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Release Year1994
Runtime1h 43m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationPG
GenresAdventure, Fantasy, Family
Votes99
DirectorJohn Sayles
WritersJohn Sayles
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Secret of Roan Inish
About The Secret of Roan Inish
Ten-year-old Fiona is sent to live with her grandparents in a small fishing village in Donegal, Ireland. She soon learns the local legend that an ancestor of hers married a Selkie – a seal who can turn into a human. Years earlier, her baby brother was washed out to sea and never seen again, so when Fiona spies a naked little boy on the abandoned Isle of Roan Inish, she is compelled to investigate.
Directed by John Sayles, The Secret of Roan Inish leans on a strong ensemble — Jeni Courtney, Eileen Colgan, Mick Lally — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about adventure titles of 1994.
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