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.
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
Teresa Fríðriksdóttir Bláhamar
as Seal Person
Hildur Sundberg Elisasen
as Seal Person
