The Selkie's Lover
“It is said that if a man possesses a selkie's skin she is forced to become his wife.”
Synopsis
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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The Making of The Selkie's Lover (dir. Dorcas Sinclair)
Type: Featurette • Published 2013-06-08
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Release History & Theatrical Window
goNORTH Festival (now XpoNorth)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Groom
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Groom
- Original Score
- Namkwan Cho
- Original Title
- The Selkie's Lover
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Rydal Films, Far North Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Groom
Michael Groom
Namkwan Cho
Fionn Watts
Toby Watts
Michael Groom, Fionn Watts, Toby Watts
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Groom
Director
Michael Groom
Writer
Michael Groom
Producer
Fionn Watts
Producer
Toby Watts
Producer
Fionn Watts
Director of Photography
Toby Watts
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Selkie's Lover
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What is The Selkie's Lover about?
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.
Who directed The Selkie's Lover?
The Selkie's Lover was directed by Michael Groom.
Who stars in The Selkie's Lover?
The principal cast of The Selkie's Lover includes Jason Langley, Georgina Strawson, Shirley Henderson, Scott Christie, Ed Boyter.
When was The Selkie's Lover released and how long is it?
The Selkie's Lover was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Selkie's Lover?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Selkie's Lover was composed by Namkwan Cho.