Lúbtha (2019)
A short film inspired by true events and follows the story of a teenager dealing with his sexuality whilst having to grow up in early 90s Northern Ireland. As physical and mental abuse become a daily struggle, Fintan retreats into a world of anger and silence. With no solution on the horizon, he yearns to escape from the small town he’s been trapped in all his life, bringing nothing but his younger brother. As he comes closer to planning his journey to freedom, one night he is shown the reality of acceptance and love.
Director: Ethan McDowell
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 14 min
Release Date: February 1, 2019
Cast
- Oliver Scullion - Fintan
- Conor Gormally - Caelan
- Josh Hegarty - Séamus
- Ciara Gallagher - Mrs. Murphy
- Geraldine Galligan - Fintan's Mum
- Kyran Gilloway - Boy with Gun
Screenplay
Cinematography: Joseph Hobbs
Editing: Borbala Szilassi
Production: Pickle & Co. Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English, Gaelic
Original Language: en
Keywords
lgbt, gay theme, short film
More Films by Director: Ethan McDowell
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lúbtha about?
- A short film inspired by true events and follows the story of a teenager dealing with his sexuality whilst having to grow up in early 90s Northern Ireland. As physical and mental abuse become a daily struggle, Fintan retreats into a world of anger and silence. With no solution on the horizon, he yearns to escape from the small town he’s been trapped in all his life, bringing nothing but his younger brother. As he comes closer to planning his journey to freedom, one night he is shown the reality of acceptance and love.
- Who directed Lúbtha?
- Lúbtha was directed by Ethan McDowell.
- Who stars in Lúbtha?
- Lúbtha stars Oliver Scullion, Conor Gormally, Josh Hegarty, Ciara Gallagher, Geraldine Galligan, Kyran Gilloway.
- How long is Lúbtha?
- Lúbtha has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).
- What genre is Lúbtha?
- Lúbtha is a Drama film.
- Where was Lúbtha produced?
- Lúbtha was produced in United Kingdom.