That They May Face the Rising Sun
Synopsis
Joe and Kate Ruttledge have returned from London to live and work among the small, close-knit community near to where Joe grew up. Now deeply embedded in life around the lake, the drama of a year in their lives and those of the memorable characters around them unfolds through the rituals of work, play and the passing seasons as this enclosed world becomes an everywhere.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-12-11
Top Cast
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Barry Ward
Joe Ruttledge
Anna Bederke
Kate Ruttledge
Lalor Roddy
Patrick Ryan
Sean McGinley
Johnny Murphy
Ruth McCabe
Mary Murphy
Phillip Dolan
Jamesie Murphy
John Olohan
The Shah
Brendan Conroy
Bill Evans
Catherine Byrne
Susan Maguire
Patrick Ryan
Frank Dolan
Derbhle Crotty
Nora (Barwoman)
Declan Conlon
Bob Booth
Breda Herlihy
Mona Dolan
Lola Mae McCormack
Mags
Release History & Theatrical Window
Ireland Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pat Collins
- Screenplay & Story
- Pat Collins, John McGahern, Éamon Little
- Original Score
- Irene Buckley, Linda Buckley
- Original Title
- That They May Face the Rising Sun
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Break Out Pictures, South Wind Blows, Cyprus Avenue Films, Harvest Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pat Collins
Pat Collins, John McGahern, Éamon Little
Irene Buckley, Linda Buckley
Richard Kendrick
Keith Walsh
Tina O'Reilly, Brendan J. Byrne, Philip King
Department Leadership Roster
Pat Collins
Director
Pat Collins
Writer
Éamon Little
Writer
Tina O'Reilly
Producer
Brendan J. Byrne
Producer
Keith Walsh
Editor
Richard Kendrick
Director of Photography
Padraig O'Neill
Production Design
Louise Stanton
Costume Design
Irene Buckley
Original Music Composer
Linda Buckley
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About That They May Face the Rising Sun
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What is That They May Face the Rising Sun about?
Joe and Kate Ruttledge have returned from London to live and work among the small, close-knit community near to where Joe grew up. Now deeply embedded in life around the lake, the drama of a year in their lives and those of the memorable characters around them unfolds through the rituals of work, play and the passing seasons as this enclosed world becomes an everywhere.
Who directed That They May Face the Rising Sun?
That They May Face the Rising Sun was directed by Pat Collins.
Who stars in That They May Face the Rising Sun?
The principal cast of That They May Face the Rising Sun includes Barry Ward, Anna Bederke, Lalor Roddy, Sean McGinley, Ruth McCabe.
When was That They May Face the Rising Sun released and how long is it?
That They May Face the Rising Sun was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for That They May Face the Rising Sun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for That They May Face the Rising Sun was composed by Irene Buckley, Linda Buckley.
Is That They May Face the Rising Sun based on a book or true story?
That They May Face the Rising Sun is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John McGahern".
What is the age rating and content advisory for That They May Face the Rising Sun?
That They May Face the Rising Sun holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).