14 minutes to wreck your heart and question every choice you've ever made.
After the sudden death of his parents, a young man must choose between returning to his home village in the west of Ireland to care for his estranged younger brother, and a bright future in Canada.
Acting
Ó Mearáin's silent devastation speaks volumes in minimal runtime.
Cinematography
Grey Atlantic light makes Ireland itself a mourning character.
Director
Mark Smyth
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Shot in Connemara during Ireland's 2018 'Year of Irish Language', the film quietly protests mass emigration of young Irish people — over 30% of 25-34 year olds have lived abroad.
Director Mark Smyth cast Peter Coonan after seeing his autistic brother's own communication style — the rock-throwing scene mirrors real stimming behavior Smyth witnessed in research.
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