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Penitent
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Penitent

2017-09-02 · 74 min · Not rated

Crime · Drama

After being imprisoned for dangerous driving, causing the death of a child and possession of illegal substances, Jason Buckley is finding it difficult to adjust to life outside prison.

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Directors
Brian Stynes
Production companies
Hard Bargain Productions
Countries
Ireland
Status
Released

Top Cast

Michael LinehanJason Buckley
John McCaffreyJohn McCaffreyPat
Megan McCaffreyDrug Addict
Cora FentonLynda
Sean FloodSean FloodDrug Dealer
Brian CollinsBrian CollinsProbation Officer
Allison O'FlynnMandy
Ann DorganMother of Dead Boy
Raymond BrothersJoe
Aoife O'SullivanAmy
Linda HerrityLaura
Jodie HerrityStacy
Antoinette HilliardMother in Park
Jean LawExecutive
Joe LyonsJoe LyonsMan in Park
Sarah HorganSarah HorganGarda at Accident
Tom KearneyMan in Toilet
Charlie DineenDead Boy
Caoilfhionn McDonnellCaoilfhionn McDonnellManager

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