The Secret of Roan Inish

The Secret of Roan Inish (1994) starring Jeni Courtney, Eileen Colgan, Mick Lally, Richard Sheridan. Directed by John Sayles. After the death of her mother, a young girl named Fiona (Courtney) is sent to live in Ireland with her grandparents. There she is steeped in family myths, including stories about the island known as Roan Inish (Irish for "island of the seals"), where her entire family once lived. Convinced that she has seen her long lost baby brother Jamie, Fiona convinces her cousin Eamon that they should fix up the old cottages on Roan Inish and show the seals that they intend to move back there. This is a nifty little movie with a satisfying conclusion. The acting is a little flat, but otherwise it's a fine evening's entertainment. Subtitles and closed captions are both included. Grade: B