The Secret of Kells

Name: The Secret of Kells
Director: Tomm Moore
Released: 2009-02-09T00:00:00+00:00
Rating: 7.4

2009 · TMDB 7.4

Directed by Tomm Moore

Adventure awaits 12 year old Brendan who must fight Vikings and a serpent god to find a crystal and complete the legendary Book of Kells. In order to finish Brother Aiden's book, Brendan must overcome his deepest fears on a secret quest that will take him beyond the abbey walls and into the enchanted forest where dangerous mythical creatures hide. Will Brendan succeed in his quest?

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A young monk in medieval Ireland ventures into the woods to find berries for ink, encountering the fairy Aisling and the threat of Viking raids.

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Director · Tomm Moore Producer · Didier Brunner Producer · Viviane Vanfleteren Producer · Paul Young Writer · Fabrice Ziolkowski Writer · Fabrice Ziolkowski Composer · Bruno Coulais Editor · Fabienne Alvarez-Giro

Runtime: 79 min
Released: 2009-02-09
Studio: Cartoon Saloon
Country: Ireland
Language: English
TMDB score: 7.4

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