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The Secret of Roan Inish is a 1994 independent fantasy-adventure film written and directed by John Sayles. It is based on the 1957 novel Secret of the Ron Mor Skerry, by Rosalie K. Fry. [2] [3] It is centered on the Irish and Orcadian folklores of selkies—seals that can shed their skins to become human.
Feb 3, 1995 · The Secret of Roan Inish: Directed by John Sayles. With Jeni Courtney, Pat Slowey, Dave Duffy, Declan Hannigan. Young Fiona lives with her grandparents in a small fishing village where she takes an active role to unravel the mysterious secrets.
- (10K)
- Drama, Family, Fantasy
- John Sayles
- 1995-02-03
Mar 3, 1995 · "The Secret of Roan Inish" is a film for children and teenagers like Fiona, who can envision changing their family's fate. It is also for adults, of course, except for those who think they do not want to see a film about anything so preposterous as a seal-woman, and who will get what they deserve.
After Fiona ends up on the small island of Roan Inish, her family's ancestral home, she believes she may have found her little brother living by the sea. Watch The Secret of Roan Inish...
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- John Sayles
- PG
- Mick Lally
Jan 29, 2023 · After Fiona ends up on the small island of Roan Inish, her family ancestral home, she belives she may have found her little brother living by the sea.
- 103 min
- 17.4K
- E world Movies
10-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.
Gentle Irish folk tale of a young girl's island odyssey. Read Common Sense Media's The Secret of Roan Inish review, age rating, and parents guide.