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The Secret of Roan Inish (1994)

Movie ★ 6.7 103 min

Adventure Fantasy Family Drama

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.

John Sayles Director

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Quick facts

Released
May 14, 1994
Runtime
103 min
Rating
PG
Budget
$5.7M
Box office
$6.2M
IMDb
tt0111112
Country
Ireland, United States
Language
English, Irish
Studio
Jones Entertainment Group, Skerry Movies, Peter Newman Productions, First Look Pictures

Themes

Cast

Jeni Courtney Fiona Eileen Colgan Tess Mick Lally Mick Lally Hugh John Lynch John Lynch Tadhg Pat Slowey Priest Dave Duffy Dave Duffy Jim Declan Hannigan Declan Hannigan Oldest brother Richard Sheridan Eamon Micheal MacCarthaigh Schoolmaster Fergal McElherron Fergal McElherron Sean Michael Brendan Conroy Brendan Conroy Flynn Frankie McCafferty Frankie McCafferty Tim Gerard Rooney Liam Susan Lynch Susan Lynch Selkie Suzanne Gallagher Silkie's Daughter Cillian Byrne Jamie Linda Greer Brigid

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Secret of Roan Inish about?
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.
Who directed The Secret of Roan Inish?
The Secret of Roan Inish was directed by John Sayles.
Who stars in The Secret of Roan Inish?
The Secret of Roan Inish stars Jeni Courtney, Eileen Colgan, Mick Lally, John Lynch.
When was The Secret of Roan Inish released?
The Secret of Roan Inish is a 1994 adventure, fantasy, family, drama film.
Where can I watch The Secret of Roan Inish?
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