Ireland / Nov 09, 2020 / 16 / Cork International Film Festival
When life lets her down, only love can lift her up.
1h 40min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
Stand-up comedian Kate thinks her life has no meaning and is not worth continuing. When she’s diagnosed with breast cancer, even the universe seems to agree with her. However, a close encounter with death – and four other women on the chemo ward – might just change her mind and even her life.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Claire O'Donovan | Dr. Kavanagh |
| Elizabeth Moynihan | Mrs. McLoughlin |
| John Colleary | Danny Big |
| Phillipa Dunne | Hospital Receptionist |
| Gearoid Farrelly | Tom Turner |
| Danny Kehoe | Man in Pub |
| Peter McGann | Keith Lynch |
| Barry McKiernan | Italian Waiter |
| Tadhg Murphy | Ray Miller |
Genres
ComedyDrama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Bright Side |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | Ireland |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Playground Pictures, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland |
| Release date | 20 agosto 2021 |
| Production | Tony Deegan |
| Writer | Ruth Meehan, Jean Pasley |
| Casting | Amy Rowan |
| Editing | Colin Campbell |
| Cinematography | JJ Rolfe |
| Assistant directors | Ian Adams, Ruth Meehan |
| Camera operators | JJ Rolfe |
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| Additional photography | JJ Rolfe |
| Production design | Mark Kelly |
| Art direction | Mark Kelly |
| Set decoration | Mark Kelly |
| Music | Stephen Rennicks |
| Sound | Stephen Rennicks |
| Costume design | Madonna Bambino |
| Makeup | Madonna Bambino |
| Hairstyling | Madonna Bambino |
Release dates
Premiere
United Kingdom / Aug 19, 2021 / Edinburgh International Film Festival
Russia / Mar 20, 2022 / Irish Film Festival
Theatrical release
Ireland / Aug 20, 2021
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