Ballywalter
Synopsis
Shane has exiled himself in Ballywalter following the break-up of his marriage, but now he’s trying to get his life back on track by enrolling in a stand-up comedy course.
When Shane calls a taxi to get him to his classes, Eileen answers and a surprising connection is made. As the two spend time together shuttling back and forth, a beautiful friendship develops, leading both of them to a moment of realisation. Shane reintegrates; Eileen makes peace with herself and who she really is. Finally, she can stop running and just drive.
Official Selection Belfast Film Festival 2022 - World premiere
Details
- Year
- 2022
- Type of project
- Features
- Running time
- 88 min
- Format
- Digital
- Director
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Prasanna Puwanarajah 1st Feature
- Producer
- James Bierman, Nik Bower
- Co-Producer
- Brian J. Falconer, Alan Maher, John Wallace
- Executive Producer
- Salman Al-Rashid, Sam Frohman, Celine Haddad, Deepak Nayar, Natascha Wharton
- Editor
- Sarah Brewerton, Mark Towns
- Screenwriter
- Stacey Gregg
- Director of Photography
- Federico Cesca
- Production Designer
- Tom Bowyer
- Composer
- Niall Lawlor
- Principal cast
- Patrick Kielty, Seána Kerslake
Genre
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Cowtown Productions, Riverstone Pictures, BFI Film Fund, Screen Ireland, Northern Ireland Screen and Salmira Productions
Sales Company
Bankside Films
Ashley House, 5th Floor12 Great Portland Street
London
W1W 8QN
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