Lúbtha (2019)

  • NR
  • 02/01/2019 (GB)
  • Drama
  • 14m

Overview

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.

Ethan McDowell

Writer, Director

Cast

Oliver Scullion's headshot

Oliver Scullion

Fintan
Conor Gormally's headshot

Conor Gormally

Caelan
Josh Hegarty's headshot

Josh Hegarty

Séamus
Ciara Gallagher's headshot

Ciara Gallagher

Mrs. Murphy
Geraldine Galligan's headshot

Geraldine Galligan

Fintan's Mum
Kyran Gilloway's headshot

Kyran Gilloway

Boy with Gun

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