Ireland / France,
2017, 95 min
Directed by:
Conor McDermottroeCinematography:
Mel GriffithComposer:
Matthias WeberCast:
Nikesh Patel, Sarah Bolger, Colm Meaney, David Kross, Art Malik, Mark O'Halloran, Paul Tylak, Donal O'Kelly, Gina Costigan, Deirdre O'Kane, Stephen Cromwell (more)Plots(1)
Young Muslim Raghdan Aziz (Nikesh Patel) struggles to deal with cultural and generational chaos after his domineering father (Art Malik), in a bid to get his son back into his life, takes over a rundown abattoir in the West of Ireland, making it Halal. Between his angry girlfriend, stoner best pals and his belligerent father, his easy-going life in coastal Sligo takes a turn for the worst. This charming whimsical culture-clash comedy is inspired by true events as it details Ireland's first Halal meat factory, by a series of fine lead performances. (Edinburgh International Film Festival)
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