The Shore (2011)
Two boyhood best friends are divided by 25 years of misunderstanding amidst the escalating conflict in Northern Ireland. The two boys’ lives take very different paths until Joe returns for the first time to his homeland with his 24-year-old daughter, Patricia. In his absence, Paddy married Joe’s former fiancée Mary. What happened all those years ago? Can old wounds be healed? The answer is hilarious and moving in equal parts.
Director: Terry George
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 29 min
Release Date: February 10, 2011
Cast
- Ciarán Hinds - Joe
- Conleth Hill - Paddy
- Kerry Condon - Patricia
- Maggie Cronin - Mary
Screenplay
Music: Foy Vance, David Holmes
Cinematography: Michael McDonough
Editing: Joe Landauer
Country: Ireland
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
the troubles (north ireland, 1966-98), short film
More Films by Director: Terry George
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Shore about?
- Two boyhood best friends are divided by 25 years of misunderstanding amidst the escalating conflict in Northern Ireland. The two boys’ lives take very different paths until Joe returns for the first time to his homeland with his 24-year-old daughter, Patricia. In his absence, Paddy married Joe’s former fiancée Mary. What happened all those years ago? Can old wounds be healed? The answer is hilarious and moving in equal parts.
- Who directed The Shore?
- The Shore was directed by Terry George.
- Who stars in The Shore?
- The Shore stars Ciarán Hinds, Conleth Hill, Kerry Condon, Maggie Cronin.
- How long is The Shore?
- The Shore has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
- What genre is The Shore?
- The Shore is a Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was The Shore produced?
- The Shore was produced in Ireland.