# The Secret of Roan Inish (1994)

> A resourceful girl follows a selkie legend across Ireland’s rugged coast to solve a family mystery and reclaim a lost home.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/8458

## Facts

- Runtime: 103 min
- Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Family, Drama
- Director: John Sayles
- Cast: Jeni Courtney, Eileen Colgan, Mick Lally, John Lynch, Pat Slowey, Dave Duffy, Declan Hannigan, Richard Sheridan
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111112/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: gentle, wistful, lyrical, family movie night, rainy day

## Synopsis

A young girl discovers a magical connection to her family's past and the sea.

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