Mythical Woman (2014)
Drama · Fantasy
Overview
Seals were believed to be former human beings who voluntarily sought death in the ocean. Once a year, on the Thirteenth night, they were allowed to come on land, strip off their skins and amuse themselves as human beings, dancing and enjoying themselves. This short film explores the legend of Kópakonan, literally meaning “the Seal Woman”, one of the best-known folktales in the Faroe Islands.
Cast
- Tróndur Karlsson Mouritsen as Brandur
- Hjálmar Dam as Heini
- Beinta Andreassen as Seal Woman
- Jákup Dahl Wardum as Torkil
- Teitur Dam Jacobsen as Child, boy
- Bjørg Dam Jacobsen as Child, girl
- Anna Paula Ihlen Gardshorn as Seal Person
- Jóhanna Óladóttir Joensen as Seal Person
- Duðrun Tórsdóttir as Seal Person
- Eydna Í Soylu as Seal Person