A devastating revelation compels a father to abandon his entire family. Years later, he crosses paths with a promising young boxer, triggering a reckoning with their shared past and the profound repercussions of his abandonment.
LOVE
(2024) 23 mins
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Written and Directed by John Moore
A devastating revelation compels a father to abandon his entire family. Years later, he crosses paths with a promising young boxer, triggering a reckoning with their shared past and the profound repercussions of his abandonment.
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“LOVE” is an emotionally spellbinding short film that crafts an engrossing tale of trust, deception, and interconnection. In this mesmerizing drama, a wife’s hidden secret and a father’s shocking revelation leave their two sons adrift in a sea of unanswered questions. Years later, one son, now a prodigious young boxer, unknowingly trains at his estranged father’s gym. As their bond deepens, the startling truth about their past emerges. With a crucial boxing match on the horizon, they must confront their shared history and navigate the complexities of their newfound relationship, where deep-seated secrets and raw emotions collide.
With stellar performances by Ruggero Barlaba, Peter James, and Tatiana Ouliankina, “LOVE” immerses audiences in an emotional journey, delving into the depths of human emotion and the enduring strength of their connections.
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‘LOVE’ is currently in the process of being submitted to festivals.
Against the backdrop of rural Northern Ireland, An Irish Goodbye tells the story of estranged brothers Lorcan (James Martin) and Turlough (Seamus O’Hara) who reunite following the untimely death of their mother (Michelle Fairley).
Under the watchful eye of odd-ball parish priest Father O’Shea (Paddy Jenkins), the brothers’ pained reunion is worsened by the fact Turlough must now make new care arrangements for Lorcan, who has Down syndrome. A robust and dedicated farmer, Lorcan’s dreams of continuing to live and work on the family farm are thwarted when Turlough announces he’s sending him to live with their Aunt on the other side of Ireland.
But when the pair discover an unfulfilled bucket list belonging to their late mother, Lorcan senses an opportunity: he’ll only agree to leave the farm once he and Turlough have themselves completed every single wish on their mother’s list…