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20231h 40mIreland

Ghosts

Synopsis

Helene Alving leads an outwardly contented life. On the eve of the 10th anniversary of her husband's death, she is about to open an orphanage as a memorial to him. To mark this occasion, her bohemian painter son Oswald has returned from Paris. Helene plans to take the opportunity to tell Oswald the truth about his father. But ghosts of the past erupt during an eventful evening, bringing the facade of civilised family life crashing down.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Mark O'Rowe
Screenplay & Story
Henrik Ibsen
Original Title
Ghosts
Country of Origin
Ireland
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 40m
Production Studios
Landmark Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Mark O'Rowe

Screenplay & Story

Henrik Ibsen

Department Leadership Roster

Henrik Ibsen

Henrik Ibsen

Writer

Joan O'Clery

Costume Design

Mark O'Rowe

Mark O'Rowe

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Ghosts.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ghosts

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Ghosts about?

Helene Alving leads an outwardly contented life. On the eve of the 10th anniversary of her husband's death, she is about to open an orphanage as a memorial to him. To mark this occasion, her bohemian painter son Oswald has returned from Paris. Helene plans to take the opportunity to tell Oswald the truth about his father. But ghosts of the past erupt during an eventful evening, bringing the facade of civilised family life crashing down.

Who directed Ghosts?

Ghosts was directed by Mark O'Rowe.

Who stars in Ghosts?

The principal cast of Ghosts includes Lorcan Cranitch, Cathy Belton, Simone Collins, Declan Conlon, Calam Lynch.

When was Ghosts released and how long is it?

Ghosts was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.