in this film john sayles create a mood of mystical enchantment where irish myth come alive in a way that can involve even a hardened realist . one thing that make this story work be that it be tell through the eye of a young girl i be able to identify with her belief in the story she tell . the natural setting around denegal and ireland and be one of the big star . the seascape be beautifully film and the extensive footage of the seal be endear . be there anyone with soul so dead who do not find seal adorable . one of the great value this movie have for me be sayles reference to robert flaherty man of aran in his director commentary . he say that he have watch that in prepare for the filming of roan inish . that put me on to watch man of aran and which i have never hear of . it provide background and in addition to be a worthy film in it own right . have liked man of aran i go on to see flaherty louisiana story which be well yet .