22nd Jun 17 | Entertainment News

A record breaking Irish independent film starring Ardal O Hanlon and Pat Shortt

For a country that loves the cinema so much, the Irish have a lot of trouble capturing the essence of what makes us so unique on the big screen. Director Tom Ryan is set to buck this trend with his sophomore outing; Twice Shy.

The coming-of-age drama centres around a young, unmarried couple (played by Shane Murray-Corcoran and Iseult Casey) as they make the journey from rural Ireland to London to deal with an unplanned pregnancy. The film flashes back to chronicle their relationship and turbulent lives that led them to the situation, with growing up, parental distresses and inabilities to communicate throwing up roadblocks in their fairy tale romance.

Twice Shy has no hesitations about latching on to the zeitgeist of modern Ireland, hitting many hot-topic buttons like the 'Repeal the 8th' movement, and the inadequate provisions for those suffering from depression. It's refreshing to see a take on Ireland that doesn't feel like a Hollywood imitation, but a more candid outlook on our lives.

Bringing together the impressive newcomers and TV veterans in Pat Shortt and Ardal O'Hanlon, coupled with a soundtrack filled with familiar Irish stars, director Ryan delivers a confident follow up sure to appeal to the Irish audience it is made for.

Twice Shy is in selected cinemas Friday 23rd June.

Richard Waters (@RichMWaters)

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