Christy

Feb 14 2025 N/A 1h 34m
Drama

Seventeen-year-old Christy is at a crossroads. Thrown out of his suburban foster home, he has moved in temporarily with his estranged older brother, Shane, in Cork’s inner city. But Shane wants something better for Christy. After so many years apart, the brothers are forced to reconcile their turbulent past, whilst deciding what the future looks like. Sometimes, to move forward, you have to go back.

Plot

Two estranged brothers with chequered childhoods in the care system suddenly find themselves living under the same roof. They must now reconcile with their pasts and make decisions about the future.

Written by

Alan O'Gorman

Directed by

Brendan Canty

Production Countries

Ireland, United Kingdom

Production Companies

Wayward Films, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, Sleeper Films, Nite Owl Film & TV

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination total

Scores
# of Votes
37
Average Rating
8.5 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA