Mara: The Seal Wife

Mara: The Seal Wife

A journey of love, loss, and myth.

2021 · 40 min · ★ 10.0 · Fantasy, Drama

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.

Directed by Uisdean Murray · Written by Uisdean Murray

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