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Ondine

"The truth is not what you know. It's what you believe."

March 5, 2010 1h 51m 6.4/10 (344 votes)

Originally released in 2010. Ondine is a drama/romance film. directed by Neil Jordan.

Starring Colin Farrell, Alicja Bachleda-Curuś, and Dervla Kirwan

Synopsis

On the coast of Cork, Syracuse is a divorced fisherman who has stopped drinking. His precocious daughter Annie has failing kidneys. One day, he finds a nearly-drowned young woman in his net; she calls herself Ondine and wants no one to see her. He puts her up in an isolated cottage that was his mother's. Annie discovers Ondine's presence and believes she is a selkie, a seal that turns human while on land. Syracuse is afraid to hope again.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 5, 2010 15 years ago
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Runtime 1h 51m 111 minutes total
User Rating 6.4/10 Good (344 votes)
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Budget $12M Production budget
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Box Office $1.8M 0.1x return
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Language English Original language
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Country Ireland + 1 more

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$12,000,000
Revenue
$1,790,061

Production Companies

  • Start Motion Pictures
  • Wayfare Entertainment
  • Octagon Films
  • Little Wave Productions
  • RTÉ
  • Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ondine about?

On the coast of Cork, Syracuse is a divorced fisherman who has stopped drinking. His precocious daughter Annie has failing kidneys. One day, he finds a nearly-drowned young woman in his net; she ca...

Who directed Ondine?

Ondine was directed by Neil Jordan.

How long is Ondine?

Ondine has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).

When was Ondine released?

Ondine was released on March 5, 2010 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Ondine?

The main cast of Ondine includes Colin Farrell, Alicja Bachleda-Curuś, Dervla Kirwan, Alison Barry, Marion O'Dwyer.

Is Ondine worth watching?

Ondine has a user rating of 6.4/10 based on 344 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.