On the streets of Dublin, Danny (Luke McQuillan), a homeless man, tries to maintain contact with his young son despite opposition from the child’s mother (Jade Jordan), who has not forgiven Danny for an accident, caused though his negligence. Haunted by memories of horrors he witnessed while serving in the army in Afghanistan, Danny struggles to survive alone until he meets Will (Daniel Fee), a teenage drug dealer on the run from gang leader (Aidan Gillen) and hiding out in a tent by the canal. Danny takes Will under his wing and a strong bond forms.

Director Mark O’Connor (King of the Travellers) presents his most assured work to date. Co-authored with Luke McQuillan, this taut psychological drama is filled with complex, vulnerable characters trying desperately to avoid their inevitable fate.

Notes by Sunniva O’Flynn.