Project Detail

500 Miles

Synopsis

At the crack of dawn, Finn and his younger brother Charlie run away from home, to avoid getting split up by their separating parents. They're trying to reach the wild west coast of Ireland. Home of their beloved and eccentric grandad, John, who they haven't been allowed to see since all the fighting began. On their 500-mile journey across land and sea, they must survive on their smarts, charm and the kindness of strangers - especially a free-spirited street musician, Kait, who is escaping troubles of her own.

Details

Year
2025
Type of film
Features
Director
Morgan Matthews
Producer
Alex Gordon, Keren Misgav, Martina Niland, David Thompson
Editor
Rebecca Lloyd
Screenwriter
Malcolm Campbell
Principal cast
Maisie Williams, Bill Nighy, Roman Griffin Davis, Clare Dunne, Michael Socha

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