Directed by Prasanna Puwanarajah and written by Stacey Gregg,
Ballywalter stars Seána Kerslake as Eileen, a young
woman who returns to her home in rural Northern Ireland after dropping out
of college in London. Making ends meet by driving a cab, she
befriends Shane (Patrick Kielty), a wannabe stand-up comic recovering from
the recent breakup of his marriage.
Ballywalter is in UK/ROI cinemas from September 22nd.
Check out the trailer and poster below.
The official synopsis reads:
Eileen (Seána Kerslake) is a caustic, unrepentant University drop-out whose dreams of a successful life in London have fallen by the wayside. Back at home with her mum, she makes ends meet by working as an unlicensed driver in her ex-boyfriend’s minicab.
Shane (Patrick Kielty) has exiled himself in Ballywalter following the break-up of his marriage, but now he’s trying to get his life back on track by enrolling in a stand-up comedy course. When Shane calls a taxi to get him to his classes, Eileen answers and a surprising connection is made. As the two spend time together shuttling back and forth, a beautiful friendship develops, leading both to a moment of realisation. Shane reintegrates; Eileen makes peace with herself and who she really is. Finally, she can stop running and just drive.
