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"All of life is salt water ... tears, sweat and the sea."
On Ironbound Island, native Fiona McKay arrives from Europe with her teenage daughter Clair, hoping that the peace of the island will help the girl get over the death of her boyfriend. The girl finds comfort in the company of a visiting American girl and more so in the stories of Celia, a crazy old local who weaves enchanting tales which cleverly combine her own experiences on the island with mystifying legends.
39 Cast Members
Kirsten Dunst
Silly
Lynn Redgrave
Celia
Julia Brendler
Claire
Trent Ford
James
Brent Carver
Porter
Alberta Watson
Fiona
Daniel Brühl
Jay
Peter Donaldson
Dr. Stone
Tara Rosling
Rose
Anthony Higgins
Adm. Griggs
Jessica Turner
Marta Griggs
Gerard Parkes
Uncle Peat
Richard M. Davidson
Young Peat / Voice of Malcolm (voice)
Alexa Gilmour
Franny
Mark Day
Tough Hal
Mary-Colin Chisholm
Beulah
Emma Smith
Silly - Age 3
Emma C. Bonang
Franny - Age 3
Molly Dunsworth
Silly - Age 6
Philip Arsenault
Peat - Age 6
