Ballywalter

BBFC Ratingf-rated FilmBallywalter

Showing: 22 September 2023 until 05 October 2023

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Fri 29 Sep 2023
Sat 30 Sep 2023
Sun 1 Oct 2023
Mon 2 Oct 2023
Tue 3 Oct 2023
Wed 4 Oct 2023
Thu 5 Oct 2023

Certificate15
Year2022
GenreComedy, Drama
Director(s)Prasanna Puwanarajah
Writer(s)Stacey Gregg
LanguageEnglish
CountryUK
Running Time1HR 29MINS
SeasonMain Programme
Closed CaptioningSubtitles for the d/Deaf and hard of hearing on Sun 1 Oct at 5.45pm

Prasanna Puwanarajah’s debut feature Ballywalter is a bitter-sweet comedy drama set in Ballywalter, Northern Ireland about the unexpected connections that can change the course of our lives.

Eileen (Seána Kerslake) is a caustic, unrepentant university drop-out whose dreams of a successful life in London have fallen by the wayside. Back at home with her mum, she makes ends meet by working as an unlicensed driver in her ex-boyfriend’s minicab. Shane (Patrick Kielty) has exiled himself in Ballywalter following the break-up of his marriage, but now he’s trying to get his life back on track by enrolling in a stand-up comedy course.

When Shane calls a taxi to get him to his classes, Eileen answers and a surprising connection is made. As the two spend time together shuttling back and forth, a beautiful friendship develops, leading them both to a moment of realisation.

Official Selection Belfast Film Festival 2022 - World premiere.