United Kingdom / Feb 01, 2019
14min
Overall average
5.0/10
Videos
Plot
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.
Main cast
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Lúbtha |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Pickle & Co. Productions |
| Release date | 1 febbraio 2019 |
| Production | Lucy Carruthers, Ethan McDowell |
| Writer | Ethan McDowell |
| Editing | Borbala Szilassi, Katie Linard |
| Cinematography | Joseph Hobbs |
| Assistant directors | Ethan McDowell |
| Camera operators | Joseph Hobbs |
| Additional photography | Joseph Hobbs |
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| Music | Borbala Szilassi, Lucy Carruthers, Pallavi Kedar |
| Sound | Borbala Szilassi, Lucy Carruthers, Pallavi Kedar |
| Costume design | Alexandra Moore, Barry McGowan |
| Makeup | Alexandra Moore, Barry McGowan |
| Hairstyling | Alexandra Moore, Barry McGowan |
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