Sensation
Synopsis
Man-boy farmer Donal discovers that his father has suddenly passed away. Now on his own, Donal attempts to lose his virginity by hiring a prostitute to help him get out of his rut. And so he meets Kim, an aging Kiwi escort. After engaging in a strictly sexual encounter, their relationship soon progresses into a lusty romance, then to a business enterprise between two partners. Through these exploits, Donal and Kim provide each other with a sense of love and belonging that neither experienced beforehand.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2011-10-26
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Hall
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Hall
- Original Score
- John Carney
- Original Title
- Sensation
- Country of Origin
- Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Keeper Pictures, Blinder Films, River Park Film, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, Rotterdam Film Fund, Section 481
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Hall
Tom Hall
John Carney
Benito Strangio
Nathan Nugent
Katie Holly, Kieron J. Walsh
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Hall
Director
Tom Hall
Writer
Katie Holly
Producer
Kieron J. Walsh
Producer
John Carney
Original Music Composer
Benito Strangio
Director of Photography
Nathan Nugent
Editor
Tamara Conboy
Production Design
Tiziana Corvisieri
Costume Design
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What is Sensation about?
Man-boy farmer Donal discovers that his father has suddenly passed away. Now on his own, Donal attempts to lose his virginity by hiring a prostitute to help him get out of his rut. And so he meets Kim, an aging Kiwi escort. After engaging in a strictly sexual encounter, their relationship soon progresses into a lusty romance, then to a business enterprise between two partners. Through these exploits, Donal and Kim provide each other with a sense of love and belonging that neither experienced beforehand.
Who directed Sensation?
Sensation was directed by Tom Hall.
Who stars in Sensation?
The principal cast of Sensation includes Domhnall Gleeson, Luanne Gordon, Kelly Campbell, Owen Roe, Patrick Ryan.
When was Sensation released and how long is it?
Sensation was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Sensation?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sensation was composed by John Carney.