The Ballad of Des and Mo
Synopsis
When Des is charged for abuse towards airport staff and Mo is forced to pawn her wedding ring to release him, it looks like the romance is over. However it is Des and Mo's unexpected encounters that lead them to a greater adventure than they could have ever imagined.
A film about love, luggage and living on the edge.
Official Selection Melbourne International Film Festival 2010
Official Selection Galway Film Fleadh 2011
Details
- Year
- 2010
- Type of project
- Features
- Running time
- 75 min
- Format
- RED
- Director
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James Fair
- Producer
- Ann Marie Brennan, Olivia Clarke, Sarah Sweetnam
- Co-Producer
- Ann Marie Brennan, Olivia Clarke, Sarah Sweetnam
- Editor
- Mike Fisher, Andy Paton, Gareth Nolan, Jim McElroy, Jim McLeish
- Screenwriter
- James Fair
- Director of Photography
- John Bradburn
- Production Designer
- Amy Buckley, Sam Lovell
- Sound
- Jim Dundwoodie
- Composer
- Kate Goes, Henrietta Game, Eleanor Garran, Mundy, The Benja Men
- Principal cast
- Micheal F Cahill, Kate O' Toole, Don Bridges, Aaron Jakubenko
Genre
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
UK, Australia, Ireland co-production
A Hello Camera (IE), James Fair (UK) production
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