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