
A Guide to Becoming an Elm Tree
2023-05-11 · 75 min · Not rated
Padraig, a guilt laden and grief stricken man seeks the help of an eccentric carpenter, John, to help him build a coffin for his already dead and buried wife. As Padraig works with John he begins to discover an ancient hidden world of magic and mythology that has its sinister roots planted deep in the island of Ireland.
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- Skye Mann, Adam Mann
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- Ireland
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- Released
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- USD 7,300
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James Healy-MeaneyPadraig
MJ SullivanLiam
Gerry WadeJohn
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