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God's Creatures

God's Creatures

A mother's love forsaken.

20226.01h 41m

Overview

In a windswept fishing village, a mother is torn between protecting her beloved son and her own sense of right and wrong. A lie she tells for him rips apart their family and close-knit community.

Directed by Saela Davis
Written by Fodhla Cronin O'Reilly, Shane Crowley
Produced by Fodhla Cronin O'Reilly
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Top Cast

Emily Watson

Emily Watson

Aileen O'Hara

Paul Mescal

Paul Mescal

Brian O'Hara

Aisling Franciosi

Aisling Franciosi

Sarah Murphy

Declan Conlon

Declan Conlon

Con O'Hara

Toni O'Rourke

Toni O'Rourke

Erin O'Hara

Marion O'Dwyer

Marion O'Dwyer

Mary Fitz

Brendan McCormack

Brendan McCormack

Francie D'Arcey

Lalor Roddy

Lalor Roddy

Paddy O'Hara

Isabelle Connolly

Isabelle Connolly

Emma Daly

Seán T. Ó Meallaigh

Seán T. Ó Meallaigh

Nigel O'Connor

Themes & Keywords

oyster farmerirelandwoman directormother son relationshipfishing village

About God's Creatures

God's Creatures is a drama film released in 2022 exploring themes of oyster farmer, ireland, woman director, mother son relationship, fishing village. Directed by Saela Davis, it stars Emily Watson, Paul Mescal, Aisling Franciosi. In a windswept fishing village, a mother is torn between protecting her beloved son and her own sense of right and wrong. A lie she tells for him rips apart their family and close-knit community.

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