Film
Christy (15)
Dir. Brendan Canty, Ireland, 2025, 95 mins. Cast. Danny Power, Diarmuid Noyes, Emma Willis.
17-year-old Christy is at a crossroads. Kicked out of his suburban foster home, he moves in with his estranged older brother Shane and his young family. As far as Shane is concerned this is a temporary arrangement, but Christy begins to feel at home on Cork's working-class Northside. Shane wants something better for Christy at any cost – even if it means he has to push him away. As the brothers look to reconcile their turbulent past, their family and the community around them offer hope for Christy’s future.
“Outstanding. A perfect movie experience” ★★★★★ International Cinephile Society
“Stunning… Danny Power Is Magnificent” The Upcoming
“Pure Joy” Cineuropa
For detailed information about the film's age rating and content notices, you can visit the BBFC website and search the film title, then scroll down to the “Content Advice” section: www.bbfc.co.uk
17-year-old Christy is at a crossroads. Kicked out of his suburban foster home, he moves in with his estranged older brother Shane and his young family. As far as Shane is concerned this is a temporary arrangement, but Christy begins to feel at home on Cork's working-class Northside. Shane wants something better for Christy at any cost – even if it means he has to push him away. As the brothers look to reconcile their turbulent past, their family and the community around them offer hope for Christy’s future.
“Outstanding. A perfect movie experience” ★★★★★ International Cinephile Society
“Stunning… Danny Power Is Magnificent” The Upcoming
“Pure Joy” Cineuropa
For detailed information about the film's age rating and content notices, you can visit the BBFC website and search the film title, then scroll down to the “Content Advice” section: www.bbfc.co.uk