The Head on Him
“Free the 'Fro”
Synopsis
A story of a young, biracial boy who moves to Ireland in the '90s. He shaves off his Afro in order to fit in and it works...but then his Afro grows back, bigger and bigger, until it traps him in his room and he has to find a way out.
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$43K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Seán Gallen
- Original Title
- The Head on Him
- Country of Origin
- Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Budget
- $43K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Seán Gallen
David Byrne
Ciara Gillan, Kevin Napier
Department Leadership Roster
Seán Gallen
Director
David Byrne
Editor
Tracey O'Hanlon
Production Design
Ciara Gillan
Producer
Kevin Napier
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Head on Him
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Head on Him about?
A story of a young, biracial boy who moves to Ireland in the '90s. He shaves off his Afro in order to fit in and it works...but then his Afro grows back, bigger and bigger, until it traps him in his room and he has to find a way out.
Who directed The Head on Him?
The Head on Him was directed by Seán Gallen.
Who stars in The Head on Him?
The principal cast of The Head on Him includes Clare Monnelly, Ethan Lieghio, Philippa Carson, Shane McCarthy, Barry McNamara.
When was The Head on Him released and how long is it?
The Head on Him was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 15m.