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It Was An Accident
Samantha is in a furious rage because she has just discovered her wife, Andra, is having an affair. Andra apologizes but an enraged Samantha storms out of their home and gets into her car. She peels out of their driveway and loses control of her car in oncoming traffic. Distraught, guilty, and grieving, Andra finds herself at the mercy of a new friend, Emma, who begs her to stay at her place. Andra finds herself haunted by her beloved Samantha in Emma's home. Samantha came to her in the middle of the night to console her, to make love with her. Andra swears Samantha is alive and well, she must be! But the more she talks to Emma, the more she realizes it was just a dream, or maybe a phantom? Her heart is broken, her body aches, she desperately wants the love of her life to come back.
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Plot Summary
A young man from a close-knit Irish community finds himself entangled in a dangerous situation when a local crime boss targets his family. As tensions escalate, he must confront his past and make difficult choices to protect those he loves, leading to a thrilling and unpredictable confrontation.
Critical Reception
The film garnered a mixed but generally positive reception, with critics praising its intense atmosphere and strong performances, particularly from its lead actors. Some found the plot predictable, while others lauded its exploration of themes like loyalty and consequence within a rural Irish setting.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its taut direction and gripping suspense.
Lauded for compelling performances that anchor the emotional core.
Criticized by some for a somewhat conventional narrative arc.
Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's strong acting and suspenseful plot, with many appreciating its depiction of rural Irish life. Some viewers found the pacing a bit slow in parts, but the overall consensus points to an engaging thriller with a satisfying, albeit dramatic, conclusion.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for Best Film at the Irish Film & Television Awards (IFTA).
Fun Fact
Barry Keoghan reportedly improvised several of his character's more intense reactions during filming, adding to the raw, unpredictable nature of his performance.
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