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 film: Features
Running time: 88 min
Format: Digital
Director: Prasanna Puwanarajah 1st Feature
Producer: James Bierman, Nik Bower
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

Drama

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Cowtown Productions, Riverstone Pictures, BFI Film Fund, Screen Ireland, Northern Ireland Screen and Salmira Productions

Sales Company

Bankside Films

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12 Great Portland Street
London
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