Sunlight
“Some friendships burn brighter than others.”
When Leon, a recovering addict, discovers the terminally-ill sponsor he adores is planning to self-euthanise, he feels a sense of betrayal. He begs Iver - the man he sees as a hero - to watch the tribute show he's been preparing in his honour.
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Barry Ward
Leon
Known for
Bad Sisters
The End of the F***ing World
Liam Carney
Iver
Known for
The Virtues
Sacrifice
Maureen Beattie
Maria
Known for
Deadwater Fell
The Decoy Bride
Ericka Roe
Angela
Known for
Herself
Lydia McGuinness
Anita
Known for
Rebellion
Wild Mountain Thyme
Mark O'Halloran
Cleggs
Known for
Mary & George
The Virtues
Rosemary Henderson
Tess
Known for
Father Ted
Ordinary Love
Orén Kinlan
Derry
Known for
Flora and Son
Sherlock & Daughter
Gus McDonagh
Jimmy
Known for
Rebellion
Tony Doyle
Deano
Also in
Sing Street
Resistance
Claire Dix Director · Ailbhe Keogan Writer Narayan Van Maele Cinematographer
United States release October 28, 2023 · Produced in Ireland · Production Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
Production
Keeper Pictures
Production
Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
Production
Ireland
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Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
Ireland · February 25, 2023
Premiere · Dublin International Film Festival
Ireland · June 16, 2023
Theatrical
United States · October 28, 2023
Premiere · Austin Film Festival
United Kingdom
March 7, 2023 · Premiere · Glasgow International Film Festival
June 16, 2023 · Theatrical
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