An Cailin Ciuin

I'm always wary when it comes to irish films, and usually that's not without cause. I'd read universally good reviews but even then I feel sometimes irish critics when reviewing irish films may be slightly liberal with their praise. It's hard to sort the wheat from the chaff but in this case the reviews where spot on. It is absolutely brilliant. Sincere and genuinely moving, there was definitely potential to veer over into mawkishness but thankfully that never happened. The acting from everyone is superb, it's almost like watching a documentary it's that well done. I used to visit relatives down the country when I was kid and this is ridiculously accurate in capturing life on a farm in rural Ireland. I think its set during the 1970s which adds to this atmosphere of stillness and quiet which is lovely. Go see it if you haven't already, not because it's an irish film and you wanna do your duty but because its simply a really good movie.

Saw it in the IFI recently followed by Q&A with director and cast.

Can only echo all the other comments, it's a beautiful film and weepy without being at all sentimental.

Surprised no-one has mentioned the source material: the story/novella Foster by Claire Keegan. A beautiful piece of contemporary literature, and this is a rare case where both book and film are equally excellent.

Is it only in cinema's or can it be streamed anywhere?

Only in cinemas.

It's a gorgeous film, isn't it? So evocative for those of us who grew up in the 70's/80's.

Between it, and Arracht (couldn't be more different, but equally gorgeous), and Róise and Frank (which I haven't seen, but is on my list), all collecting awards all over the shop, the Irish language in film is having quite a moment!

Getting to a cinema is difficult but I want to go see this again too.

I really wanted this movie to just keep on going