The Secret of Roan Inish
"Between land and sea there is a place where myths are real."
Originally released in 1994. The Secret of Roan Inish is a adventure/fantasy film. directed by John Sayles.
Starring Jeni Courtney, Eileen Colgan, and Mick Lally
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 14, 1994
31 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (92 votes)
Budget
$5.7M
Production budget
Box Office
$6.2M
1.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Ireland
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,700,000
- Revenue
- $6,160,000
Production Companies
- Jones Entertainment Group
- Skerry Movies
- Peter Newman Productions
- First Look Pictures
- The Samuel Goldwyn Company
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 ca...
Who directed The Secret of Roan Inish?
The Secret of Roan Inish was directed by John Sayles.
How long is The Secret of Roan Inish?
The Secret of Roan Inish has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was The Secret of Roan Inish released?
The Secret of Roan Inish was released on May 14, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Secret of Roan Inish?
The main cast of The Secret of Roan Inish includes Jeni Courtney, Eileen Colgan, Mick Lally, John Lynch, Pat Slowey.