A Dublin Story

Jul 12, 2003

0h 14m

★ 8.0

Overview

Set in contemporary Dublin, this is a timeless urban tale about "Clocker" and "Sanga", two young street kids whose innocence is starkly contrasted by the harsh environment in which they both live. Over the course of a day and in their interactions with various characters in central city locations, Clocker and Sanga learn much about each other and themselves as the start of their friendship develops.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Zanzibar Films

Celtic Mouse Productions

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Cast

Sanga

Cain Williams

Clocker

Robert Sheehan

Barrister

Adam Goodwin

Businessman

Robert Devane

Tour Guide

Rachel Rath

Jesus Ronaldo

Olivier Collin

Chipper

Joe McKinney

Rain Man

George Seremba

Tomo

Karl Argue

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