Summaries

Young Fiona lives with her grandparents in a small fishing village where she takes an active role to unravel the mysterious secrets.

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. Years earlier, her baby brother washed out to sea in a cradle shaped like a boat; someone in the family believes the boy is being raised by the seals. Then Fiona catches sight of a naked little boy on the abandoned Isle of Roan Inish and takes an active role in uncovering the secret of Roan Inish.—John Oswalt <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • family relationships
  • celtic
  • magical realism
  • irish language
  • celtic mythology
Genres
  • Fantasy
  • Mystery
  • Drama
  • Family
Release date Feb 2, 1995
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) PG
Countries of origin United States Ireland
Language English Irish Gaelic
Filming locations County Donegal, Ireland
Production companies Jones Entertainment Group Skerry Productions

Box office

Budget $3000000
Gross US & Canada $6159269
Opening weekend US & Canada $82601
Gross worldwide $6159269

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 43m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Stereo
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

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