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.
as Brandur
as Heini
as Seal Woman
as Torkil
as Child, boy
as Child, girl
as Seal Person
as Seal Person
as Seal Person
as Seal Person
as Seal Person
as Seal Person
as Seal Person
as Seal Person
as Seal Person
as Rower
as Rower
as Rower
as Rower
