I Could Read the Sky (1999)
The film concerns an old Irish immigrant living in London who is looking back over his life. He recalls his early life in the west of Ireland, his first love, emigrating to England, searching for his brother Joe, who disappeared after he emigrated several years previously. His marriage and wife's later depth is also remembered.
Director: Nichola Bruce
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: September 3, 1999
Cast
- Dermot Healy - The Old Man
- Stephen Rea - P.J.
- Brendan Coyle - Francie
- Maria Doyle Kennedy - Maggie
- Jake Williams - Young boy
- Roy Larkin - Young Joe
- Lisa O'Reilly - Kate Creevy
- Sezzso - Uncle Rosco
Screenplay
- Nichola Bruce (Screenplay)
- Timothy O'Grady (Novel)
- Steve Pyke (Novel)
Music: Iarla O'Lionaird
Cinematography: Seamus McGarvey, Owen McPolin
Editing: Catherine Creed
Production: Hot Property Films
Country: Ireland, United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is I Could Read the Sky about?
- The film concerns an old Irish immigrant living in London who is looking back over his life. He recalls his early life in the west of Ireland, his first love, emigrating to England, searching for his brother Joe, who disappeared after he emigrated several years previously. His marriage and wife's later depth is also remembered.
- Who directed I Could Read the Sky?
- I Could Read the Sky was directed by Nichola Bruce.
- Who stars in I Could Read the Sky?
- I Could Read the Sky stars Dermot Healy, Stephen Rea, Brendan Coyle, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Jake Williams, Roy Larkin.
- How long is I Could Read the Sky?
- I Could Read the Sky has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is I Could Read the Sky?
- I Could Read the Sky is a Drama film.
- Where was I Could Read the Sky produced?
- I Could Read the Sky was produced in Ireland, United Kingdom.