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Director: Paddy Breathnach
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From Time Out Film Guide
Young married Dubliner Miles (Coyle) is a genealogist - he traces family trees. When a young American (Gruber) moves into a neighbouring flat, Miles becomes obsessed with her, even stealing her mail, though he hasn't the courage to introduce himself. Structured in flashbacks by award-winning novelist Joseph O'Connor, with tracts of voice-over narration, this mood piece feels uncomfortably like an illustrated novella. First-time director Breathnach does well enough, but he might be more sparing with the blue filter next time.Author: TCh
Cast & crew
Director: Paddy Breathnach
Producer: Ed Guiney
Cast: Brendan Coyle, Andrea Irvine, Juliette Gruber, Darragh Kelly, Blanaid Irvine, Des Spillane, Gary Lydon full cast
Duration: 78 mins
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