The Secret of Roan Inish
Watch TrailerTen-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.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1994 |
| Country | Ireland, United States of America |
| Genre | Adventure, Fantasy, Family, Drama |
| Director | John Sayles |
| Runtime | 103 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.7/10 (96 votes) |
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The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.
This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.
A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.
Director: John Sayles
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.
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