The read
It runs a compact 1h 28m.
Synopsis
Teenager Jamie moves with his mother, sister and grandfather to an island off the South Australian coast where mum has a job running a marine research station. To his discomfort, Jamie discovers he's a "selkie" - half human, half seal - that explains the webbing on his hands and also why he changes completely into a seal as soon as he hits water.
Ratings
IMDb5.9/10
6 audience votes
Key crew
- Rob GeorgeScreenplay
- Donald CrombieDirector
Cast
- Shimon MooreJamie Duncan
- Chelsea BrulandSamantha
- Mariana RegoAlison Duncan
- Celine O'LearyDr. Iona Duncan
- Bryan MarshallMalcolm
- Elspeth BallantyneLoopy Laura
- Edmund PeggeGordon Harris
- Holly MyersJill
- Michael HabibTony
Themes
islandturns into animalseal (animal)selkie