The read
It runs a compact 16m.
Synopsis
Eight-year-old Ardal has a romantic heart and a passionate crush on his second-class teacher, Ms Purdy. But his dreams of marrying his love are dashed when she becomes engaged to her boyfriend, who Ardal deems entirely unacceptable. Inspired by his favourite western movies, he decides that his only course of action is to challenge his rival to a duel.
Ratings
IMDb6.6/10
42 audience votes
Key crew
- Michael CreaghDirector
- Michael CreaghWriter
Cast
- Oran CreaghArdal Travis
- Olga WehrlyMiss Purdy
- Rory KeenanBoyfriend
- Charlie BonnerDad
- Neilí ConroyMum
Stills
Themes
guncrushduelirelandteacher student relationshipschool boy crushshockingirish filmshort filmominous