Glassland (2014)

Set in Dublin, 'Glassland' tells the story of a young taxi driver who gets tangled up in the world of human trafficking while trying to save his mother from drug addiction.

Director:

Gerard Barrett

Writer:

Gerard Barrett

Stars:

Toni Collette, Will Poulter, Jack Reynor

2 wins & 10 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Toni Collette	...	Jean
Will Poulter	...	Shane
Jack Reynor	...	John
Michael Smiley	...	Jim
Ally Ni Chiarain	...	Woman in Taxi
Joe Mullins	...	Taxi Driver
Laura Byrne	...	Head Nurse
Darine Ní Dhonnchadha	...	Bridie
Graham Earley	...	Angry Neighbour
Shashi Rami	...	Dr. Shakra
Gary Ó'Nualláin	...	Frank
D.J. McGrath	...	Paul DVD Clerk
Kian Murphy	...	Bike Kid
Nikki Wong	...	Girl in Car
Melissa Maria Carton	...	Shane's Ex

Storyline

Set in Dublin, 'Glassland' tells the story of a young taxi driver who gets tangled up in the world of human trafficking while trying to save his mother from drug addiction.

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Taglines:

Sometimes hope begins with sacrifice.

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official Site

Country:

Ireland

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 March 2016 (USA)

Also Known As:

Pasunea

Filming Locations:

Dublin City, Ireland

Box Office

Budget:

€250,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Blank Page Productions,Element Pictures,Irish Film Board

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Toni Collette filmed her scenes in the film over six days.

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Soundtracks

Tainted Love
Written by Ed Cobb
Performed by Soft Cell
Published by Embassy Music Corp
By kind permission of Music Sales Creative
Courtesy of Virgin (EMI)
Under license from Universal Music Operations Ltd

User Reviews

When people have a drinking problem, it affects everyone around them as well

12/8/17. This was actually a very good portrayal about what alcoholism does to a family. Reynor does a phenomenal job as the young adult son of Toni Collette's alcoholic mother at the verge of dying because of her excesses with drink. This is the first time I have seen such a sensitive portrayal about a son who is torn apart by having to be a caretaker of a parent with a severe substance abuse disorder. You can feel his pain as he dutifully does all he can to try and save his mother from herself. While totally depressing, this movie is worth watching to remind us that when people have a substance use disorder, they are not the only one in pain, it affects EVERYONE around them. Also, a good portrayal of those who provide services to these people and their families.