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The O'Briens
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The O'Briens

2013-10-09 · 87 min · ★ 4.8

Romance · Comedy · Drama · Music · Family

Two years after the death of his beloved wife, Pat O'Brien summons his children back to their homestead in the west of Ireland. Fionn travels from New York, Gareth from London, and daughter Una returns from Dublin, fearing the worst. Pat is not the only family member bearing the burden of a secret. The O’Briens is a modern comedy about a dysfunctional Irish family and the town they grew up in.

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Directors
Richard Waters
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Countries
Ireland
Status
Released

Top Cast

Liam McMahonLiam McMahonFionn O'Brien
Tommy O'NeillPat O'Brien
Slaine KellySlaine KellyUna Blake
Kellie BlaiseKellie BlaiseSaoirse Kelly
Lochlann Ó MearáinLochlann Ó MearáinBrendan Blake
Paddy C. CourtneyPaddy C. CourtneyTomboy
Amber Jean RowanAmber Jean RowanLauren
Caroline RothwellMary Kelly
Emmett HughesEmmett HughesGareth O'Brien

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