Sunlight15

Directed by Claire Dix | Ireland | 2023 | 1h 35m | Starring Barry Ward, Liam Carney, Maureen Beattie, Ericka Roe, Lydia McGuinness

Recovering addict Leon lives a clean and optimistic life thanks to the unwavering support of his gruff mentor Iver. So when Leon discovers that Iver is terminally ill, he promises to give him one last day filled with adventure and memories to be savoured. Irish filmmaker Claire Dix’s bittersweet comedy delicately balances heartwarming moments with heartbreaking realities.

Reviews

‘Even though it clocks in at a trim 90 minutes, Dix and Keogan take a lot on board here…It’s the small flourishes that distinguish Sunlight’
Fionnuala Halligan, Screen International

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We showed Sunlight between July 3, 2023 and July 9, 2023.

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