14 December 2022

An Cailín Ciúin

Colm Bairéad

Ireland 2022

Synopsis

Nine-year-old Cáit (Catherine Clinch) is sent by her dysfunctional family to spend the summer with an Aunt and Uncle she has never met before. Through the tender care of her aunt Eibhlín (Carrie Crowley) Cáit finally feels loved and safe. Despite himself, her uncle Sean (Andrew Bennett) forges a bond and for the first time, Cáit experiences the warmth of a loving home. The once quiet Cáit blossoms in their care, but in this house where there are meant to be no secrets, she discovers one.

Wonderfully recreating the feel of a country home in 1980s Ireland, An Cailín Ciúin, adapted from Claire Keegan’s acclaimed short story, Foster, is a genuine, deeply felt portrait of the bonds that sustain us.

Directed By 

Colm Bairéad

Starring

Catherine Clinch, Carrie Crowley, Andrew Bennett, Michael Patric, Kate NicChonaonaigh

Year

2022

Age Rating

12A

Running Time

94 minutes

Language

Irish

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