RÓISE & FRANK/ RÓISE & FRANK
RÓISE & FRANK/ RÓISE & FRANK – Ireland, 2022, 90 min., Drama
Directors: Rachael Moriarty, Peter Murphy
Writers: Rachael Moriarty, Peter Murphy
Cast: Bríd Ní Neachtain, Cillian O’Gairbhi, Lorcan Cranitch, Ruadhán de Faoite
Róise is still grieving the loss of her husband, Frank, when a mysterious dog shows up at her door. Mildly annoyed by the canine attempting to disrupt her mourning, she attempts to ignore him. But before long, a series of coincidences convince her that somehow this shaggy dog is her husband Frank reincarnated. Soon the dog will win over others in their small town, as well as becoming the unlikely coach to a shy, hurling-loving local boy.
AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS:
2023, Irish Film and Television Awards
Winner IFTA Award – Best Actress in a Lead Role – Film Bríd Ní Neachtain
Nominee IFTA Award – Best Original Music, Best Film, Best Script, Best Production Design
2023, Sedona International Film Festival
Directors’ Choice award for Best International Film
2022, Santa Barbara Film Festival
Winner – Audience Choice Award
2022, Sonoma International Film Festival
Winner – Audience Choice Award
2023, Sedona International Film Festival
Directors’ Choice award for Best International Film