The Secret of Roan Inish (1993)

Between land and sea there is a place where The Secret of Roan Inish dewls.

A Folklore story, Takes place in Ireland when a young girl, Fiona (Jeni Courtney) learns of a tail that is a secret in the family.

While staying with her grandparents Fiona hears of the local myth about one of her ancestors being a "Selkie" which is the myth name for a half- human, half- seal and how her baby brother was carried away in a little paddle boat where (young Fiona believes) the Selkies raised him.

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Leaving the Island because of the young baby's disappearance the family now lives in a coastal Irish town.

Fiona is determined to return to the Island and find her baby brother.

The Secret Of Roan Inish is a window into a beautiful Ireland where there is Imagination and adventure.

In this movie you feel the wind and hear the seagulls which allows you to discover the true feeling of Ireland.

The western like movie is enchanting.

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Awards:

1996 Independent Spirit Awards¨

Best Feature nominee
Best Director nominee: John Sayles

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A good or bad influence on your kids:	Good grandparents that love their family and its values
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Personal responsibility and other virtues encouraged:	The Family are great fisherman
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Family and Western Values:	A true Irish feeling with the storytelling and legends.
Judeo-Christian Values:	Irish Christianity with Irish superstitions

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