Rome Intl. film Festival/Official Competition Festival Films d'Amour Mons Winner: Best European Film RTBF Prize
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Synopsis
Ireland... Over the course of five days, several people collide and pass each other by. And sometimes, unknown to themselves, they affect each other’s lives; occasionally happily more often times tragically. Jess, along with her mother Jean and their beloved dog Mr. Bones, flee from her abusive stepfather Stephen and seek refuge with her lonely grandmother Margaret. Jackie ,their widowed neighbor, is reconciled with her sons Robbie and Brian and cares for a litter of kittens. Alison, a young veterinarian who has a messy affair with Stephen, reclaims her independence and decides to keep her child, whilst he is left with nothing, literally hitting rock bottom. Meanwhile, homeless drug addict Nick saves an old, neglected dog and together, resolved and at peace, they relinquish their fragile grasp on life. The result: a visionary and harrowing ballad.
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John Lynch
International acclaimed actor, won many awards as in "Angel Baby" by Michael Rymer and was nominated for his performances next to Helen Miren in "Cal", next to Robin Wright and Morgan Freeman in "Moll Flanders."
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Kate has been trained at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Art. She has appeared in short films and TV series before winning numerous awards and nominations for her astounding performance in "Red Road" by Andrea Arnold. She is playing "Jean" in Five Day Shelter
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Country: Ireland/Language: EnglishProduction company: Paradox Pictures
Length: 85 min. 35mm Color/DCP Cast: John Lynch, Kate
Dickie, Ger
Ryan, Marcella
Plunkett, Michael Fitzgerald, Emma Tuthill. Available Worldwide
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