GLASSLAND (15)

WHO’S IN IT?

Jack Reynor (What Richard Did), Toni Collette (Little Miss Sunshine), Will Poulter (We’re The Millers), Michael Smiley (Kill List), Darine Ní Dhonnchadha (Insatiable), Melissa Maria Carton (Love, Rosie), Gary Ó’Nualláin (The Food Guide to Love), Shashi Rami (Ferocious Planet)

WHO’S BEHIND THE CAMERA?

Gerrard Barrett (Pilgrim Hill), director, writer; Juliette Bonass (Get Up and Go) and Ed Guiney (The Guard), producers; Piers McGrail (Kelly + Victor), cinematographer; Nathan Nugent (Frank), editor

WHAT’S IT ABOUT?

In an attempt to save his mother (Collette) from her descending alcoholism and unite his broken family, young taxi driver John (Reynor) on the cliff edge of the criminal underworld takes on a job that will see him pushed into the void, changing his and his family’s lives forever…

IN ONE SENTENCE, WHY SHOULD YOU BE EXCITED?

An intense and sharply poignant acclaimed indie, Glassland boasts a thrilling storyline, impeccable direction and some truly inspired performances by its leads, including rising stars Jack Reynor and Will Poulter.

WHEN’S IT OUT?

FRIDAY 17TH APRIL 2015

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