---
title: "The Secret of Roan Inish"
year: 1994
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-secret-of-roan-inish-1994"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 14334
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 103
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG"
---

# The Secret of Roan Inish (1994) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-secret-of-roan-inish-1994

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Secret of Roan Inish is a film first released in 1994. Catalogued under Adventure, Fantasy, Family, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Jones Entertainment Group, Skerry Movies, Peter Newman Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A young girl uncovers a family’s seal‑folk secret on a remote Irish island."

### Why Watch
- Atmospheric Irish coastal scenery
- Captivating folklore about selkies
- Heartfelt coming‑of‑age story

### Caveats & Content Note
- Rated PG, so the story is gentle rather than intense
- Tone & Suitability: The film offers a gentle, myth‑filled adventure suitable for children and adults alike.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: mythic, gentle, family, folk

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: John Sayles
- **Networks / Studios**: Jones Entertainment Group, Skerry Movies, Peter Newman Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jeni Courtney** as *Fiona*
- **Eileen Colgan** as *Tess*
- **Mick Lally** as *Hugh*
- **John Lynch** as *Tadhg*
- **Pat Slowey** as *Priest*
- **Dave Duffy** as *Jim*
- **Declan Hannigan** as *Oldest brother*
- **Richard Sheridan** as *Eamon*
- **Micheal MacCarthaigh** as *Schoolmaster*
- **Fergal McElherron** as *Sean Michael*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What myth does the movie explore?
The story revolves around a selkie, a seal that can transform into a human.

### Q: Where does the story take place?
It is set in a small fishing village in Donegal, Ireland, and on the nearby Isle of Roan Inish.

### Q: How old is the protagonist?
The main character, Fiona, is ten years old.

### Q: What genres describe the film?
It is classified as adventure, fantasy, family, and drama.

### Q: What is the film’s rating?
The movie is rated PG.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Secret of Roan Inish — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/14334)

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