Project Detail

Come On Eileen

Synopsis

Eileen is a mother of two children, who are both about to fly the nest. Summer stretches out in front of the family who, except for Eileen, have plans to go abroad, to a festival, to their dad's wedding. A new relationship suddenly comes into her life, and briefly she blooms. However Bill the new boyfriend, a pot smoking ex-cricketer has his own problems.

Their fling opens the door to insecurity and paranoia for Eileen, and one day under the guise of celebrating her new 'love' she has a drink. Once she starts she doesn't stop.

The film treads a constant line between darkness and humour as it moves from its beginning in a sedate suburban cricket club to its conclusion at a music festival.

Details

Year
2011
Type of project
Features
Running time
90 mins
Format
Super 16
Director
Finola Geraghty 1st Feature
Producer
Frank Murray
Executive Producer
Frank Murray
Editor
Frank Reid
Screenwriter
Finola Geraghty
Director of Photography
Candida Richardson, Derrick Peters
Production Designer
Emma Tornero
Sound
Steve Fanagan
Composer
Various
Principal cast
Jackie Howe, Felix Malcolm Still, Mercedes Grower, Stephen Taylor, Noel Fielding, Julia Davis, Keith Allen, Freddie Jones

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Foal Film Productions

The Coppice, Coppice Walk
London N20 8DA
UK

foalfilmproductions@gmail.com

Blinder Films Productions

The Barracks
76 Irishtown Road, Rinsend
Dublin 4
Ireland

T +353 1 6678066

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