  The
Secret of Roan Inish from Sony Pictures
As one of
the most respected American independent filmmakers, John
Sayles has created a body of work as distinguished in its
diversity as for its consistent quality and inspiring
originality. He's never been one to march to the commercial
beat, but chooses instead to follow his creative impulse
wherever it leads him. The Secret of Roan Inish led
Sayles to the beautiful and moody West Coast of Ireland; it
is a tale of a girl who discovers that her family has been
touched by myth and magic throughout the years. Following
the death of her mother, young Fiona (Jeni Courtney) is sent
to live with her grandparents on the Irish coast across from
Roan Inish, the island where her family once lived. She's
told stories about the selkies--seals that can turn
into humans--who have been connected with Fiona's family
over the ages. At first she's not sure if the selkies are
real or mythological, but she later realizes that they hold
the key to reclaiming her family heritage.
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The Secret Garden from Warner Home Video
A young British girl born and
reared in India loses her neglectful parents in an earthquake. She is returned
to England to live at her uncle's castle. Her uncle is very distant due to the
loss of his wife ten years before. Neglected once again, she begins exploring
the estate and discovers a garden that has been locked and neglected. Aided by
one of the servants' boys, she begins restoring the garden, and eventually
discovers some other secrets of the manor.
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