Plot
As everybody moves to the beat of Pop music in early-1980s-Dublin, the sensitive teenager, Conor, struggles to cope with a tense family relationship; reconnect with his older brother, Brendan, and, above all, deal with the hostile environment in his new public school. Then, one day, he sees her. Tall, with long chestnut hair, a buttery complexion, and big, dark eyes; an enigmatically beautiful girl standing in front of the school's gate, indolently observing people passing by. To get noticed by the distant girl, Raphina, Conor enlists the help of a group of teenage dreamers to form a band--and, surprisingly--with every lyric he writes, the gap narrows, and with every song he plays, her heart brims with affection. Now, before a sea of opportunities, what does the future hold for a brave love like this?
Written by
Simon Carmody, John Carney
Directed by
John Carney
Crew
Production Countries
Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Production Companies
Likely Story, PalmStar Media, FilmNation Entertainment, Distressed Films, Filmwave Pictures, Cosmo Film
Languages
English
Awards
16 wins & 45 nominations total