THE PIER
synopsis
Jack McCarthy left Ireland for America 20 years ago when his business failed and he had to get out in a hurry. Now he is called home by his father, Larry, who says he’s dying. Finding his father apparently fit enough to hit golf balls in a field of cattle, Jack is furious, but decides to stay in Cork. He meets an American tourist, Grace, who is quick to tell him she’s just out of a divorce and not ready for another relationship. Jack tries to call in debts from local people who owe his father money, but their time together becomes more and more unbearable until Larry is finally honest with his son.
international title: | The Pier |
original title: | The Pier |
country: | Ireland, United States |
year: | 2011 |
genre: | fiction |
directed by: | Gerard Hurley |
film run: | 83' |
screenplay: | Gerard Hurley |
cast: | Karl Johnson, Gerard Hurley, Lili Taylor |
cinematography by: | Jesse Cain |
film editing: | Frank Reid |
art director: | Antonia Spamatie |
music: | Maurice Seezer |
producer: | Gerard Hurley, Jim Stark |
production: | Black Equus Film LTD |