The Fires
“A young man returns from Canada to his old ancestral home in rural Ireland to say goodbye to his past before moving on to the next stage of life.”
Synopsis
Having lived illegally in Canada for the past eight years, Danny Gallagher returns to his family home in rural Donegal. He spends his days isolated, seeking to make sense of the bruises left by his past by recording an audio tape for a person that he no longer knows. Only when the tape is finished, and the house is cleared, can he finally move on.
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The Fires Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-06-27
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Release History & Theatrical Window
World Premiere at the 35th Galway Film Fleadh
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew Thomas
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Thomas
- Original Score
- Niamh Ní Mheara
- Original Title
- The Fires
- Country of Origin
- Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English, Irish
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- mo.chlann
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Thomas
Andrew Thomas
Niamh Ní Mheara
Andrew Thomas
Andrew Thomas
Andrew Thomas, Kevin Cawley, Sarah Mc Evoy
Department Leadership Roster
Andrew Thomas
Director
Andrew Thomas
Writer
Andrew Thomas
Editor
Andrew Thomas
Director of Photography
Andrew Thomas
Producer
Kevin Cawley
Producer
Sarah Mc Evoy
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fires
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What is The Fires about?
Having lived illegally in Canada for the past eight years, Danny Gallagher returns to his family home in rural Donegal. He spends his days isolated, seeking to make sense of the bruises left by his past by recording an audio tape for a person that he no longer knows. Only when the tape is finished, and the house is cleared, can he finally move on.
Who directed The Fires?
The Fires was directed by Andrew Thomas.
Who stars in The Fires?
The principal cast of The Fires includes Oisín Porter, Aine Flanagan, Cillian Browne, Lola Claire, George Houston.
When was The Fires released and how long is it?
The Fires was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fires?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fires was composed by Niamh Ní Mheara.