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As two Irish workmen scale the scaffolding of a London high-rise, their jovial storytelling, kindly lessons imparted and joke sharing rapidly descends into distrust, as the boss suspects his young apprentice of being involved with his wife....
New Zealand Production
Short 2020 Drama 16.00 minutes
TO D01 1137
A moment of truth emerges between two Irish scaffolders - a boss and his loyal apprentice, who have become close friends - as they start their day on a London high rise.
2020: Edinburgh International Film Festival
Mill Valley Film Festival
2021: Whānau Mārama New Zealand International Film Festival
Fastnet Film Festival

Directors

Kerry Fox

Producers

Juliet Dowling

Screenplay Writers

Michael Bennett

Cast

Moe Dunford
Dave
Ferdia Walsh-Peelo
Toby
Anna Shiels McNamee
Abby

Crew

Peter McCaffrey | DOP
Justine Wright | Editor
Nick Ellis | Production Design
Plan 9 | Music

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