Ondine

Director: Neil Jordan
Actors: Colin Farrell, Alicja Bachleda, Dervla Kirwan
PlotSyracuse, a struggling fisherman in a small Irish coastal town, lives a life marked by hardship and disappointment. His life takes a mystical turn when he catches a beautiful, mysterious woman in his fishing net. The woman, who comes to be known as Ondine, transforms Syracuse's gray existence with her enigmatic presence. She is peculiar, with an uncanny ability to predict where the fish are, leading to an unexpected bounty for Syracuse. As Ondine integrates into his life, she forms a special bond with Syracuse's sickly daughter, Annie, who is charmed by Ondine's fairy tale nature, theorizing that she might be a selkie—a seal that can shed its skin to become human.
The small community begins to notice the changes in Syracuse’s fortunes, stirring curiosity and suspicion. Meanwhile, Annie’s theory about Ondine's origins fuels a sense of magic and possibility around them. The relationship between Syracuse and Ondine deepens, leading him to confront his past mistakes and offering him a chance at redemption and a new beginning. However, the arrival of a mysterious stranger threatens to unravel the fabric of their newly woven life, challenging the fragile hope they've cultivated. The intertwining of the mundane with the mythic forces all involved to question their beliefs, hopes, and the very nature of reality.
Writers: Neil Jordan
Release Date: 05 Mar 2010
Runtime: 111 min
Rating: PG-13
Country: Ireland, United States
Language: English, Romanian, French
Physical Media Reviews
Ondine
Blu-ray Review
Score: 55
Ondine enchants with its rare fairytale charm and superb acting, making it a must-watch.