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Still from Wren Boys — Wren Boys (2017) — Harry LightonPhotographed by Nick Morris

Poster for Wren Boys

Harry Lighton

Wren Boys

English / 2017 / 11m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.51/5·1.6K ratings·518 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

On the day after Christmas, a Catholic priest from Cork drives his nephew to prison.

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Holiday Short
Position 6
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Holiday Shorts
Position 5
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Additions: December 2019
Position 59

Credits

Crew

DirectorHarry Lighton

WriterHarry Lighton,

John Mark Fitzpatrick

CinematographerNick Morris

EditorJulie Buckland

ProducerSorcha Bacon

Cast

Lalor Roddyas Conor

Diarmuid Noyesas Seamus

Fionn Waltonas Malky

Carrie Baxteras Seana

Billy Clarkeas Odran

Wren Boys (2017) | Criteria