The Secret of Roan Inish

Fiona's family history is steeped in legend. Years ago, on Roan Inish (“Seal Island”), Fiona's uncle fell in love with a beautiful Selkie – a half-woman, half-seal. After hiding the Selkie's sealskin, the uncle married his beloved. Together, they raised their children in a wooden cradle. But the Selkie yearned for the sea. So she found her sealskin and returned to her natural home, leaving her husband and children behind. Now, living with her grandparents on the coast of post-World War II Ireland, Fiona discovers her intimate connection with this mystic past. Based on a novella by Rosalie K. Fry, John Sayles' THE SECRET OF ROAN INISH enlivens fantasy with the utmost sophistication and artistry.