The Solway
Synopsis
These cassettes hold the memories Eamon has longed for. Sue’s voice lights up the film. But within the recordings are some devastating moments, including Sue falling ill with hepatitis. The last thing she recorded was her and Eamon singing together. Then another tape is discovered, broken and with a severed reel. Eamon repairs this cassette, revealing a heartbreaking recording that transports him back to the epicentre of the tragedy.
Through interviews with his family members, alongside land art, animation and music, THE SOLWAY explores the trauma of losing a parent in early childhood and how the ripples of this grief linger into later life. Set amongst the cinematic beauty of the Lake District, this film has a rare magic to it and offers audiences a space to contemplate their own grief.
Details
- Year
- 2026
- Type of project
- Features
- Running time
- 84 min
- Format
- Digital 4k DCP 24fps 1.90
- Director
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Eamon Bourke 1st Feature
- Producer
- Edward Arthur, Nicola Cutcher
- Editor
- Eamon Bourke, Harvey Quirke
- Director of Photography
- Eamon Bourke, Jay Creagh
- Sound
- Nic Allen, Andrew Wilson
- Composer
- Rollo Clarke, James Gillespie, Sam Gillespie, Ceitidh Mac, Mairead Kerr
- Principal cast
- With contributions from: Eamon Bourke, John Bourke, Susan Bourke, Alice Pelliccia Bourke, Hannah Gregory
- Other Lead Creative(s)
- Animation: Ashley Dean
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Mitos Studios Ltd
Edward ArthurBronheulwen
Glasbury
Hereford
Wales
HR3 5LS
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