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Mara: The Seal Wife
Mara: The Seal Wife

Mara: The Seal Wife

A journey of love, loss, and myth.

Genres

FantasyDrama

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During a moonlit night, Sine vanishes after childbirth, leaving her husband Magnus devastated. A haunting exploration of Sine's past, unearths the traumatic events that connected her to the selkie realm - a world of mythical creatures who transform from seals into humans by shedding their skins. This poignant journey delves into the profound ties between folklore and the human experience.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

40 mins

Rating

10/10

Release Date

09 October 2021

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Kevin Kelly

Kevin Kelly

Magnus

Sarah Pritchard

Sarah Pritchard

Sine

David Walker

David Walker

Reverend MacDonald

Cailean Collier

Cailean Collier

James

Christy Ann Skivington

Christy Ann Skivington

Maggie

Gemma Cooper

Gemma Cooper

Selkie

Olga Kay

Olga Kay

Selkie

Amy Longmuir

Amy Longmuir

Selkie

Tracy Mathewson

Tracy Mathewson

Selkie

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