I wrote about Far and Away previously. You can call this my 90s soundtrack series since I’ve been watching many 90s movies lately.

Since I started getting into the Irish and Scottish lore, I’ve read about the myth of the Selkies. My aunt read a book about it and was beaming with excitement telling me the story. You can say she got infected with my passion for all things Celtic. So, whenever I look for Irish films, it’s for either the myth or the music. The Secret of Roan Inish is a film that can satisfy both. It’s based on the 1957 novel Secret of the Ron Mor Skerry by Rosalie K. Fry. I am going to look for that one. 

The story was set in 1946. It is told from the point of view of Fiona (Jeni Courtney), a young girl who is sent to live with her grandparents in an Irish fishing village. This incident happened after the death of her mother. She also has failing health. I will not give the rest of the story away, but I will tell you that it is worth your time!

There is something intimate and organic about the whole movie. The ease and timelessness of the village and the lovely people around it add to the story’s warmth. And then there’s that selkie mystery thrown in. 

Music: Madon Daring’s traditional score blends well with the atmosphere. It’s a joy to listen to again and again long after the movie is finished.