The Selkie's Lover (2013)
It is said that if a man possesses a selkie's skin she is forced to become his wife.
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.
Director: Michael Groom
Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Mystery
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: August 31, 2013
Cast
- Jason Langley - Niall Gunn
- Georgina Strawson - Marina
- Shirley Henderson - The Raconteur (voice)
- Scott Christie - Archie (voice)
- Ed Boyter - Pictish Warrior
Screenplay
Music: Namkwan Cho
Cinematography: Fionn Watts
Editing: Toby Watts
Production: Rydal Films, Far North Film
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
mythology, selkie, sea creature, short film
More Films by Director: Michael Groom
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 Selkie's Lover stars Jason Langley, Georgina Strawson, Shirley Henderson, Scott Christie, Ed Boyter.
- How long is The Selkie's Lover?
- The Selkie's Lover has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is The Selkie's Lover?
- The Selkie's Lover is a Fantasy, Romance, Mystery film.
- Where was The Selkie's Lover produced?
- The Selkie's Lover was produced in United Kingdom.