the secret of roan inish be a film for those who want a taste of the irish myth . it be wonderfully film and heartwarming in it characterization . the whole world reveal by director sayles be entice and intrigue magic . but it believable magic in the way some life element defy normal explanation . that why this film stand out and apart from equally sweet tale like into the west . i warn you that it old fashion storytelling . it pace be slow than what most be accustom to these day and but that doesn not mean it bore . if you must have fantastic element and do not like subtlety and family focus and this film isn not for you . but if you like rich and original old style tales that make you feel good and happy to have hear them and see the secret of roan inish and relish it perfection .