About this movie
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.
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Quick facts
Year
1994
Runtime
1h 43m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.7/10
Votes
97
Genre
Adventure, Fantasy, Family, Drama
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$5.7M
Cast
sea
island
legend
family history
family relationships
seagull
ireland
storytelling
seal (animal)
seaweed
talking to animals
fishing boat
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Questions about The Secret of Roan Inish
How long is The Secret of Roan Inish?
The Secret of Roan Inish has a runtime of 1h 43m (1 hour and 43 minutes).
Who directed The Secret of Roan Inish?
The Secret of Roan Inish was directed by John Sayles and released in 1994.
What genre is The Secret of Roan Inish?
The Secret of Roan Inish is a Adventure, Fantasy, Family, Drama film (1994).
Who stars in The Secret of Roan Inish?
The cast of The Secret of Roan Inish includes Jeni Courtney, Eileen Colgan, Mick Lally, John Lynch, Pat Slowey.
What is the TMDB rating for The Secret of Roan Inish?
The Secret of Roan Inish has a TMDB rating of 6.7/10 based on 97 votes.
