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.
That They May Face the Rising Sun (2024) is a drama film directed by Pat Collins, released on April 26, 2024 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Barry Ward, Anna Bederke, Lalor Roddy and Sean McGinley. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
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Barry Ward
as Joe Ruttledge
Anna Bederke
as Kate Ruttledge
Lalor Roddy
as Patrick Ryan
Sean McGinley
as Johnny Murphy
Ruth McCabe
as Mary Murphy
Phillip Dolan
as Jamesie Murphy
John Olohan
as The Shah
Brendan Conroy
as Bill Evans
Catherine Byrne
as Susan Maguire
Patrick Ryan
as Frank Dolan
Derbhle Crotty
as Nora (Barwoman)
Declan Conlon
as Bob Booth
Directed by Pat Collins, written by Éamon Little, Pat Collins and John McGahern, produced by Brendan J. Byrne and Tina O'Reilly.
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 9 ratings.
A moving picture! I pretty much went into the cinema with <em>'That They May Face the Rising Sun'</em> totally blind in terms of what to expect, just the way I like it mind you. All I knew was that it was outta Ireland and based on a book, which I evidently hadn't heard of. I'm pleased to say what greeted my eyes was a very splended movie. The story is simple, one that holds no bells and whistles. I don't mean that…
Reviewed on April 25, 2024
There's something very potent about the Celtic habit of understating things. A few choice words, a bit of sarcasm or invocation of nature or, occasionally, religion coupled with some perfectly judged facial expressions or shrugs! It can be used to really good comic effect and to illustrate entertainingly just how folks live their lives and deal with death. "Joe" (Barry Ward) and wife "Kate" (Anna Bederke) live in…
Reviewed on May 4, 2024
Pat Collins’ first narrative film largely, refreshingly, lacks a conventional narrative. Adapted from John McGahern’s final novel, it reveals the director’s considerable skill with both sight and sound, a fine cast, and a surprisingly explicit wink to Ozu. Collins lovingly frames a hallowed rural Irish community of a half-century ago, whose religion and traditions provide order, and hope, but are nevertheless…
Reviewed on July 20, 2024
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The main cast of That They May Face the Rising Sun (2024) includes Barry Ward, Anna Bederke, Lalor Roddy, Sean McGinley and Ruth McCabe. The film was directed by Pat Collins. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
That They May Face the Rising Sun was released on April 26, 2024 and runs for 1h 51m.
That They May Face the Rising Sun (2024) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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