Fiona travels to the remote island of Roan Inish to stay with her grandparents and to discover the whereabouts of her missing baby brother. Read more
| Starring | Eileen Colgan, Jeni Courtney, Mick Ially, Richard Sheridan |
|---|---|
| Director | John Sayles |
| Genres | Drama, Family |
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Fiona travels to the remote island of Roan Inish to stay with her grandparents and to discover the whereabouts of her missing baby brother.
| Starring | Eileen Colgan, Jeni Courtney, Mick Ially, Richard Sheridan, John Lynch |
|---|---|
| Director | John Sayles |
| Studio | CINEMA CLUB |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 37 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Drama, Family |
| Released | DVD: 05 Mar 2006 Production year: 1994 |
| Format | DVD |
This Irish fable, from a novel by Rosalie K Fry, may be pretty atypical of John Sayles' work, but it's still a lovely... read more on Time Out
The title really says it all. Roan Inish (Island of the Seals) is more of a family film than a childrens film, but it can be enjoyed by all ages. I found watching it to be a delightful experience; certainly one of the best Irish fairy tales I have seen. Good performances by all and beautiful Irish scenery make this movie worth a look. I can't imagine why it is rated PG (USA-MPAA rating)though, it really is suitable for all ages. 102 minutes of pure enjoyment!
Dave S
I saw this film years ago. It magic and mystery has stayed with me, so much so that I named my baby son Roan.