Penitent (2017)
After being imprisoned for dangerous driving, causing the death of a child and possession of illegal substances, Jason Buckley is finding it difficult to adjust to life outside prison.
Director: Brian Stynes
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 74 min
Release Date: September 2, 2017
Cast
- Michael Linehan - Jason Buckley
- John McCaffrey - Pat
- Megan McCaffrey - Drug Addict
- Cora Fenton - Lynda
- Sean Flood - Drug Dealer
- Brian Collins - Probation Officer
- Allison O'Flynn - Mandy
- Ann Dorgan - Mother of Dead Boy
- Raymond Brothers - Joe
- Aoife O'Sullivan - Amy
Screenplay
- Michael Linehan (Story)
- Michael Linehan
- Brian Stynes (Story)
Editing: Brian Stynes, Michael Linehan
Production: Hard Bargain Productions
Country: Ireland
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Overcoming Traumas of the Past, Child Kidnapping and the Family's Great Terror, Sexual Assault Trauma and Survival, Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal
Keywords
prison, post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd), trauma, family, anger, social realism, lonely
More Films by Director: Brian Stynes
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Penitent about?
- After being imprisoned for dangerous driving, causing the death of a child and possession of illegal substances, Jason Buckley is finding it difficult to adjust to life outside prison.
- Who directed Penitent?
- Penitent was directed by Brian Stynes.
- Who stars in Penitent?
- Penitent stars Michael Linehan, John McCaffrey, Megan McCaffrey, Cora Fenton, Sean Flood, Brian Collins.
- How long is Penitent?
- Penitent has a runtime of 1h 14m (74 minutes).
- What genre is Penitent?
- Penitent is a Crime, Drama film.
- Where was Penitent produced?
- Penitent was produced in Ireland.
- What are the themes of Penitent?
- The themes of Penitent include: Overcoming Traumas of the Past, Child Kidnapping and the Family's Great Terror, Sexual Assault Trauma and Survival, Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal.