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Spilt Milk

Spilt Milk

Synopsis

Bobby O'Brien, an eleven-year-old precocious and energetic boy, obsessed with becoming a great detective like his hero, television sensation Kojak. Set against the backdrop of 1980s, working class, inner-city Dublin, Bobby and his pal Nell torment their family, friends and neighbours as they set up their own private investigation enterprise.
When Bobby's brother Oisin disappears this story of innocence and adventure stumbles into the murky world of criminality and addiction. Bobby and Nell apply their detective skills to finding Oisin. They set out on a mission across the iconic city of Dublin, that will ultimately change how they view their world forever.
A story about how resilience, your friends and family can see you through the toughest times. Life isn’t fair but with these on your side you will make it through.
Official Selection PÖFF - Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 2024
Official Selection Chicago International Film Festival 2025

Details

Year
2024
Type of project
Features
Running time
90 min
Format
Digital
Director
Brian Durnin 1st Feature
Producer
Laura McNicholas, James Heath
Executive Producer
Cormac Fox
Editor
Colin Monie
Screenwriter
Cara Loftus
Director of Photography
Cathal Watters
Production Designer
Shane McEnroe
Principal cast
Cillian Sullivan, Naoise Kelly, Danielle Galligan, Laurence O'Fuarain

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Categories

Production Status

Production Company

A 925 Productions, Mallinson Television Productions (MTP) production

Mallinson Television Productions (MTP)

James Heath
Trinity House
29 Lynedoch Street
Glasgow
G3 6EF

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