Saltwater
Synopsis
An Irish-Italian café owner in a seaside town faces a life crisis, as his wife recently died and he's severely in debt. His oldest son tries to help, but has serious problems of his own, while his younger son and daughter are having troubles in school.
Top Cast
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Peter McDonald
Frank Beneventi
Brian Cox
George Beneventi
Conor Mullen
Ray Sullivan
Laurence Kinlan
Joe Beneventi
Brendan Gleeson
Simple Simon
Eva Birthistle
Deborah McCeever
Valerie Spelman
Carmel Beneventi
David O'Rourke
Damien Fitzgibbon
Caroline O'Boyle
Tara
Gina Moxley
Sgt Duggan
Garrett Keogh
Tony Regan
Michael McElhatton
John Traynor
Pat Shortt
Mr. Fanning
Carl Duering
Konigsberg
Olwen Fouéré
Trish Meehan
Maria McDermottroe
Headmistress
Alan King
Charlie
Mark Dunne
Junior
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Conor McPherson
- Screenplay & Story
- Conor McPherson
- Original Score
- The Plague Monkeys
- Original Title
- Saltwater
- Country of Origin
- Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Alta Films, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, Treasure Entertainment, BBC Film, RTÉ
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Conor McPherson
Conor McPherson
The Plague Monkeys
Oliver Curtis
Emer Reynolds
Robert Walpole, Clare Duggan, David M. Thompson, Rod Stoneman
Department Leadership Roster
Conor McPherson
Director
Oliver Curtis
Director of Photography
Conor McPherson
Screenplay
Emer Reynolds
Editor
Robert Walpole
Producer
Luana Hanson
Production Design
Kathy Strachan
Costume Design
The Plague Monkeys
Original Music Composer
Patrick Condren
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Saltwater.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Saltwater
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Saltwater about?
An Irish-Italian café owner in a seaside town faces a life crisis, as his wife recently died and he's severely in debt. His oldest son tries to help, but has serious problems of his own, while his younger son and daughter are having troubles in school.
Who directed Saltwater?
Saltwater was directed by Conor McPherson.
Who stars in Saltwater?
The principal cast of Saltwater includes Peter McDonald, Brian Cox, Conor Mullen, Laurence Kinlan, Brendan Gleeson.
When was Saltwater released and how long is it?
Saltwater was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Saltwater?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Saltwater was composed by The Plague Monkeys.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Saltwater?
Saltwater holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).