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Ondine

  • 2009
  • PG-13
  • 1h 51m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
22K
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Alicja Bachleda and Colin Farrell in Ondine (2009)
A lyrical modern fairy tale that tells the story of Syracuse (Colin Farrell), an Irish fisherman whose life is transformed when he catches a beautiful and mysterious woman (Alicja Bachleda) in his nets. His daughter Annie (Alison Barry) comes to believe that the woman is a magical creature, while Syracuse falls helplessly in love. However, like all fairy tales, enchantment and darkness go hand in hand.
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An Irish fisherman discovers a woman in his fishing net whom his precocious daughter believes to be a selkie.An Irish fisherman discovers a woman in his fishing net whom his precocious daughter believes to be a selkie.An Irish fisherman discovers a woman in his fishing net whom his precocious daughter believes to be a selkie.

  • Director
    • Neil Jordan
  • Writer
    • Neil Jordan
  • Stars
    • Colin Farrell
    • Alicja Bachleda
    • Dervla Kirwan
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    22K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Neil Jordan
    • Writer
      • Neil Jordan
    • Stars
      • Colin Farrell
      • Alicja Bachleda
      • Dervla Kirwan
    • 78User reviews
    • 126Critic reviews
    • 65Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 6 nominations

    Videos2

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    Photos91

    Alicja Bachleda and Colin Farrell in Ondine (2009)
    Stephen Rea and Colin Farrell in Ondine (2009)
    Alicja Bachleda and Colin Farrell in Ondine (2009)
    Alicja Bachleda, Colin Farrell, and Alison Barry in Ondine (2009)
    Alicja Bachleda in Ondine (2009)
    Colin Farrell and Alison Barry in Ondine (2009)
    Alicja Bachleda and Colin Farrell in Ondine (2009)
    Alicja Bachleda and Colin Farrell in Ondine (2009)
    Alicja Bachleda, Colin Farrell, and Alison Barry in Ondine (2009)
    Alicja Bachleda in Ondine (2009)
    Colin Farrell in Ondine (2009)
    Neil Jordan in Ondine (2009)

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    Colin Farrell
    Colin Farrell
    • Syracuse
    Alicja Bachleda
    Alicja Bachleda
    • Ondine
    Dervla Kirwan
    Dervla Kirwan
    • Maura
    Alison Barry
    Alison Barry
    • Annie
    Marion O'Dwyer
    Marion O'Dwyer
    • Nurse - Dialysis
    Tony Curran
    Tony Curran
    • Alex
    Mary O'Shea
    • Fish Co Op Woman
    Gemma Reeves
    • Draper's Shop Tracy
    Stephen Rea
    Stephen Rea
    • Priest
    Norma Sheahan
    Norma Sheahan
    • Librarian
    Emil Hostina
    Emil Hostina
    • Vladic
    Conor Power
    • Eoin
    Olwyn Hanley
    • Katie
    Brendan McCormack
    Brendan McCormack
    • Fishery Board George
    Mark Doherty
    Mark Doherty
    • Fishery Board Man II
    Peter Gowen
    Peter Gowen
    • Dr. Hannon
    Helen Norton
    Helen Norton
    • Nurse
    Don Wycherley
    Don Wycherley
    • Kettle
    • Director
      • Neil Jordan
    • Writer
      • Neil Jordan
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Colin Farrell and Alicja Bachleda dated while shooting the film, and had a son a year later. But they broke up in 2010.
    • Goofs
      Syracuse sets an empty vodka bottle at his feet while on the island with the lighthouse. When he walks away from Ondine the bottle is still there. However, after a cut to show Syracuse starting up the boat and back to Ondine hearing the boat and jumping up, the bottle is nowhere to be seen. Ondine could have thrown it away in between, but there's no sign that she moved at all.
    • Quotes

      Priest: Misery is easy, Syracuse. Happiness you have to work at.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Kick-Ass/Death at a Funeral/The Joneses (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      One Quiet Night
      Written by Pat Metheny (as Patrick B. Metheny)

      Performed by Pat Metheny

      (c) Pat Meth Music Corp.

      Administered by Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd

      Licensed courtesy of Warner Music UK Ltd

    User reviews78

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    8/10
    GREAT film!!!!
    I did not expect this... SUPER film which is a hidden gem. So enjoyed the story- gives hope for the lost soul's of the world. A must see for anyone who enjoys luck and tragedy crossing paths and resulting in a feel good ending. I would buy this in a heartbeat.

    I was intrigued from the beginning and can see why it was nominated for awards. Have no idea why it did not do better in the box office? Perhaps this was just not marketed correctly...

    For parents... the rating is about right. Young teens would probably enjoy this, but may be a hair heavy for the under 10 crowd.

    Final note- I would watch it again and enjoy it just the same if not more.
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    • bon6417
    • Nov 25, 2014

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 5, 2010 (Ireland)
    • Countries of origin
      • Ireland
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Romanian
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Merenneito
    • Filming locations
      • Puleen Harbour, Beara, County Cork, Ireland
    • Production companies
      • Wayfare Entertainment
      • Octagon Films
      • Little Wave Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $12,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $550,472
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $27,497
      • Jun 6, 2010
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,790,061
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 51 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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