

The Selkie's Lover
2013-08-31 · 20 min · Not rated
A seal in water and human on land, the mythical selkie cannot return to their true home in the sea if their seal skin is stolen. In this modern adaptation a selkie woman trapped on land in human form, longing to return to her underwater realm, unwittingly falls in love with a young fisherman.
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- Directors
- Michael Groom
- Production companies
- Rydal Films, Far North Film
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
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Shirley HendersonThe Raconteur (voice)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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