The Secret of Roan Inish

1994, Kids & family/Drama, 1h 43m

45 Reviews 5,000+ Ratings

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The Secret of Roan Inish is a gentle fairy tale filled with optimism that's suitable for the whole family. Read critic reviews

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Fiona (Jeni Courtney) is a young Irish girl with an unusual family history, including a long-missing baby brother. When she goes to live with her grandparents on the west coast of Ireland, Fiona hears stories about her ancestors, tales that involve mythical creatures called selkies who can shift from seal to human form. 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.
  • Rating:
    PG
  • Genre:
    Kids & family, Drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    John Sayles
  • Producer:
    Maggie Renzi
  • Writer:
    John Sayles
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $82.6K
  • Runtime:

Cast & Crew

Mick Lally
Hugh
Eileen Colgan
Tess
John Lynch
Tadhg
Jeni Courtney
Fiona
Richard Sheridan
Eamon
Cillian Byrne
Jamie
Pat Slowey
Priest
Dave Duffy
Jim
Declan Hannigan
Oldest brother
Fergal McElherron
Sean Michael
Frankie McCafferty
Tim
Gerald Rooney
Liam
Susan Lynch
Selkie
Linda Greer
Brigid
John Sayles
Director
John Sayles
Writer
Peter Newman
Executive Producer
Maggie Renzi
Producer
John Sloss
Executive Producer
Mason Daring
Original Music
Haskell Wexler
Cinematographer
John Sayles
Film Editor
John Hubbard
Casting
Ros Hubbard
Casting
Adrian Smith
Production Design
Dennis Bosher
Art Direction
Henry Harris
Art Direction
Lucy Richardson
Art Direction
Tom Conroy
Set Decoration
Consolata Boyle
Costume Designer
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