Float Like a Butterfly
Synopsis
Irish Traveller Frances has to fight for the right to pursue her passion... boxing. She is determined to make her idol Muhammad Ali proud, as well as her father who has recently been released from prison. But when she wants to show him just how tough she is, she soon comes to realise he's got other plans for her.
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Float Like A Butterfly international trailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-12-17
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Hazel Doupe
Frances
Dara Devaney
Michael
Aidan O'Hare
Sergeant
Lalor Roddy
Grandad Joyce
Hilda Fay
Granny Flynn
Johnny Collins
Patrick
Jamie Kierans
Eamann
Lisa Lambe
Margaret
Packy Lee
Uncle Joe
Michael Collins
Uncle Tommy
Aaron Monaghan
Uncle Bobby
Pascal Scott
Pa Quinn
Amelie Metcalfe
Frances, Age 8
Kate Stanley Brennan
Helen
Noelle O'Regan
Aunt Nelly
Ciaran Bermingham
Farmer
Finny Maguire
Pajo
Brendan Conroy
Chief Landowner
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carmel Winters
- Screenplay & Story
- Carmel Winters
- Original Title
- Float Like a Butterfly
- Country of Origin
- Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Samson Films, Port Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carmel Winters
Carmel Winters
Michael Lavelle
Julian Ulrichs
Martina Niland, David Collins, Lesley McKimm
Department Leadership Roster
Carmel Winters
Director
Martina Niland
Producer
David Collins
Producer
Carmel Winters
Writer
Michael Lavelle
Director of Photography
Julian Ulrichs
Editor
Peter Dillon
Stunt Coordinator
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What is Float Like a Butterfly about?
Irish Traveller Frances has to fight for the right to pursue her passion... boxing. She is determined to make her idol Muhammad Ali proud, as well as her father who has recently been released from prison. But when she wants to show him just how tough she is, she soon comes to realise he's got other plans for her.
Who directed Float Like a Butterfly?
Float Like a Butterfly was directed by Carmel Winters.
Who stars in Float Like a Butterfly?
The principal cast of Float Like a Butterfly includes Hazel Doupe, Dara Devaney, Aidan O'Hare, Lalor Roddy, Hilda Fay.
When was Float Like a Butterfly released and how long is it?
Float Like a Butterfly was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Float Like a Butterfly?
Float Like a Butterfly holds official age classifications: CA: 14A.