Just An Illusion
Based on a true story, the Kelly brothers await the fate of their racehorse Just An Illusion
Just An Illusion Synopsis
Based on a true story, this short film tells the story of the Kelly brothers. Horse racing is a huge part of their lives, so when they had the opportunity to buy a horse, they leaped at the chance. Things aren't going exactly to plan when the race day for Just An Illusion comes. Tensions are high, especially as this is the first race the Kellys will be attending without their father, the man who introduced them to the world of horses.
Just An Illusion is a drama film directed by Bebhinn Hunt-Sheridan with a runtime of 8m. It stars James Deegan, Donncha Tynan, Ciaran Palmer and James Lydon.
- Director:
- Bebhinn Hunt-Sheridan
- Writers:
- Bebhinn Hunt-Sheridan
- Cinematographer:
- Earl Echivarre
- Budget:
- $1,300
- Status:
- Released
Just An Illusion Cast & Crew
Main cast
- James Deegan
James Deegan
as Michael Kelly
Donncha Tynan
as Séamus Kelly
- Ciaran Palmer
Ciaran Palmer
as Tony Kelly
James Lydon
as Jack Kelly
Bebhinn Hunt-Sheridan
as Kathleen Roche
- Paul Sheridan
Paul Sheridan
as Mr. Roche
- Grainne Jordan
Grainne Jordan
as Ma
- Eimear Dolan
Eimear Dolan
as Race card seller
- Gareth Byrne
Gareth Byrne
as Billy
Key crew
Directed by Bebhinn Hunt-Sheridan, written by Bebhinn Hunt-Sheridan.
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The main cast of Just An Illusion includes James Deegan, Donncha Tynan, Ciaran Palmer, James Lydon and Bebhinn Hunt-Sheridan. The film was directed by Bebhinn Hunt-Sheridan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.