The read
It runs a compact 1h 25m.
Synopsis
Due to a learning disability, Josie's life in a tiny town revolves around a menial job taking care of a garage that could close at any day. Things start to change, however, when David, the son of his boss' girlfriend, comes to work with him. Josie hangs out with David and his teenage friends, bringing them beer, and despite being a grown man himself, finds that the new company lifts his spirits. But his simple-mindedness blinds him to some potential legal dangers.
Ratings
IMDb7.1/10
48 audience votes
Key crew
- Lenny AbrahamsonDirector
- Mark O'HalloranScreenplay
Cast
- Pat ShorttJosie
- John KeoghMr. Gallagher
- Anne-Marie DuffCarmel
- George CostiganDan
- Conor RyanDavid
- Anne ByrneVivienne
- Gary LilburnVal
- Brian DohertyBon
- Don WycherleyBreffni
- Andrew BennettSully
- Tommy FitzgeraldDeclan
- Suzy LawlorLouise
Stills
Themes
gas stationvillagegaragelonelinessirelandsolitudelonelyirish