The read
Critics rate it 34 points higher than audiences do. It runs a compact 1h 30m.
Synopsis
Colm is in his mid-forties, married, with two teenage children. Still grieving the death of his father, a destructive figure in his life, Colm struggles with his relationship to his own son, whilst at work a recent takeover threatens his job. Unable to share his vulnerability with his wife, Colm’s world is falling apart around him. In the midst of this crisis, Colm finds a comfort that no one else can provide but Jay.
Ratings
IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes96%
Critics rate it 34 points higher than audiences do.
26 audience votes
Key crew
- Peter Mackie BurnsDirector
- Mark O'HalloranScreenplay
- Valentin HadjadjOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Tom Vaughan-LawlorColm
- Tom Glynn-CarneyJay
- Monica DolanClaire
- Sophie Jo WassonKerry
- Michael SmileyNoel
- Scott GrahamShane
- Kervin SoobrayenSaeed
- Eileen WalshPaula
- Deirdre DonnellyMiriam
- Deirdre MolloyCaroline
- Alexandra SmithGrietje
- Jane McGrathLinda
Stills
Themes
lgbtgay theme