Synopsis
Packed off to a foster home after her father is institutionalized, a rebellious young Irish girl resolves to bust her dad out of the hospital where he's been confined.
Ratings
IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes89%
Metacritic55/100
37 audience votes
Key crew
- Simon FitzmauriceDirector
- Simon FitzmauriceScreenplay
Cast
- Evanna LynchEmily
- Michael SmileyRobert
- George WebsterArden
- Deirdre MullinsEmily's Mother
- Cathy BeltonGreasy Haired Teacher
- Martin McCannSwimming Teacher
- Barry McGovernDr. Golding
- Stella McCuskerGranny
- Declan ConlonArden's father
- Dónall Ó HéalaiYoung Policeman
- Ally Ní ChiárainJune
- Laura MatassaMidwife
Stills
Themes
road tripgriefdead motherroad mappsychiatric wardfatherhoodmultiple perspectivesunderwater photographyfoster carephilosophicalyellow cargrapes of wrath