The Fires (2023)

A young man returns from Canada to his old ancestral home in rural Ireland to say goodbye to his past before moving on to the next stage of life.

The Fires (2023) poster

Having lived illegally in Canada for the past eight years, Danny Gallagher returns to his family home in rural Donegal. He spends his days isolated, seeking to make sense of the bruises left by his past by recording an audio tape for a person that he no longer knows. Only when the tape is finished, and the house is cleared, can he finally move on.

Director: Andrew Thomas
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Niamh Ní Mheara
Cinematography: Andrew Thomas
Editing: Andrew Thomas
Production: mo.chlann
Country: Ireland
Language: English, Gaeilge
Original Language: en

Keywords

immigration, black and white, no budget, structural film, neo-surrealism, return to hometown, experimental cinema, independent cinema

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Andrew Thomas
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Fires about?
Having lived illegally in Canada for the past eight years, Danny Gallagher returns to his family home in rural Donegal. He spends his days isolated, seeking to make sense of the bruises left by his past by recording an audio tape for a person that he no longer knows. Only when the tape is finished, and the house is cleared, can he finally move on.
Who directed The Fires?
The Fires was directed by Andrew Thomas.
Who stars in The Fires?
The Fires stars Oisín Porter, Aine Flanagan, Cillian Browne, Lola Claire, George Houston.
How long is The Fires?
The Fires has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is The Fires?
The Fires is a Drama film.
Where was The Fires produced?
The Fires was produced in Ireland.