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User Rating:
7.5/10   30 votes
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Director:
Vic Sarin
Writers:
Vic Sarin (writer) and
Catherine Spear (writer) ...
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Genre:
Drama | Family
Plot:
A lonely orphan's life is transformed by an extraordinary woman who teaches him to conquer grief and discover the magic in nature and himself. | full synopsis
Awards:
2 wins more
NewsDesk:
(3 articles)
Guests Attending Viff Opening Night Gala- October 1
 (From HollywoodNorthReport.com. 30 September 2009, 11:42 AM, PDT)
Nielsen Wants To World To Foster Kids
 (From WENN. 14 September 2009, 6:41 PM, PDT)

Cast

  (Credited cast)

Connie Nielsen ... Maire

Aidan Quinn ... Alec
John Bell ... Tomás
Jack Gleeson ... Seamus
Tara Alice Scully ... Nancy

Niamh Shaw ... Katie
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Bonnie Bollivar ... Gran
Gerald Boner ... Dr. Burner
Laura Doherty ... Nurse
Adam Downey ... Jack
Gary Healy ... Orphan Boy #2
Kieran Lagan ... Ned
Shane Mahon ... Paddy
Joy McBrinn ... Rag Lady
Ian McElhinney ... Father Doyle
Greg McGuinness ... Dermot

Karl O'Neill ... Fergus
Fionn O'Shea ... Orphan Boy #1
Frances Quinn ... Mrs. Kane
Lee Satell ... Rory
Sharon Simpkins ... Teacher
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Additional Details

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Runtime:
Canada:101 min
Country:
Canada | Ireland
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital
Filming Locations:
County Donegal, Ireland
Company:
Sepia Films more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Director Vic Sarin reported that Connie Nielsen was so immersed into her role that she spent the entire 28-day shoot speaking with an Irish accent, even when off-set. more
Soundtrack:
The Trip To Inistrahull more

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