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Lúbtha
Lúbtha
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  2. Lúbtha

Lúbtha

2019
14m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

2019

Runtime

14m

Storyline

A short film inspired by true events and follows the story of a teenager dealing with his sexuality whilst having to grow up in early 90s Northern Ireland. As physical and mental abuse become a daily struggle, Fintan retreats into a world of anger and silence. With no solution on the horizon, he yearns to escape from the small town he’s been trapped in all his life, bringing nothing but his younger brother. As he comes closer to planning his journey to freedom, one night he is shown the reality of acceptance and love.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
14m
Feb 1, 2019
Languages
English
Gaelic
Director
Ethan McDowell
Production
Pickle & Co. Productions
Pickle & Co. Productions
Production Countries
United Kingdom

Top Cast

6 Cast Members

Oliver Scullion

Fintan

Conor Gormally

Caelan

Josh Hegarty

Séamus

Ciara Gallagher

Mrs. Murphy

Geraldine Galligan

Fintan's Mum

Kyran Gilloway

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