Fisherman Syracuse (Colin Farrell) pull out a half-drowned Ondine (Alicja Bachleda) from his net. His daughter Annie is sick living with his ex-wife Maura. He lets Ondine stay in his late mother's cottage. Her singing seems to help with his catch. Annie starts to believe that Ondine is a selkie.
Neil Jordan has married a grungy indie with a sexy magical fable. The stark rundown harbor town contrast with the sexual fantasy being hinted at. It doesn't always blend together. It's a moody affair that doesn't completely work. I definitely wanted it to go harder into the fantasy realm but it seems intent on grounding it with the grungy real world.
Neil Jordan has married a grungy indie with a sexy magical fable. The stark rundown harbor town contrast with the sexual fantasy being hinted at. It doesn't always blend together. It's a moody affair that doesn't completely work. I definitely wanted it to go harder into the fantasy realm but it seems intent on grounding it with the grungy real world.