48 Angels

Synopsis

Seamus is a 9 year old boy who has been diagnosed with a serious illness. In search of a miracle, he sets off to find God before God comes for him. Inspired by Saint Columcille, Seamus sets out in a small boat without oars or sail. On his quest he encounters two men, James and Darry. Despite initial conflict, the trio decide to stay together and enter upon a journey which results in the healing of both hearts and minds.

Starring Shane Brolly (Underworld), John Travers (Song for a Raggy Boy, Closing the Ring, Peacefire) and Ciaran Flynn (Hunger, Call Me Son).

Directed by award winning director Marion Comer (Boxed).

48 Angels was produced by John McDonnell of Fantastic Films with Robert Medema and Marion Comer of Reflected Light Pictures.

48 Angels was financed by Bord Scannán na hÉireann/ the Irish Film Board, NIFTC (Northern Ireland Film & Television Commission) and ZDF/Arte

Festivals/ Awards

Belfast Film Festival, 2007
Cherbourg-Octeville British & Irish Film Festival, 2007
Celtic Heart Festival, Hammersmith, 2007
European Union Film Festival, Chicago, 2007
Galway Film Fleadh, 2007 (World Premiere)
International Festival of Cinema & Religion, Rome, 2007
St. Louis International Film Festival- Children’s Film Symposium, 2007