Project Detail

Ballywalter

Synopsis

Eileen is a caustic, unrepentant University drop-out whose dreams of a successful life in London have fallen by the wayside. Back at home with her mum, she makes ends meet by working as an unlicensed driver in her ex-boyfriend’s minicab.
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
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 Floor
12 Great Portland Street
London
W1W 8QN

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