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Just An Illusion

Just An Illusion

Based on a true story, the Kelly brothers await the fate of their racehorse Just An Illusion

Genres

Drama

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Based on a true story, this short film tells the story of the Kelly brothers. Horse racing is a huge part of their lives, so when they had the opportunity to buy a horse, they leaped at the chance. Things aren't going exactly to plan when the race day for Just An Illusion comes. Tensions are high, especially as this is the first race the Kellys will be attending without their father, the man who introduced them to the world of horses.

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Budget

$1300

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

8 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

Invalid date

Country

Ireland

Cast

James Deegan

James Deegan

Michael Kelly

Donncha Tynan

Donncha Tynan

Séamus Kelly

Ciaran Palmer

Ciaran Palmer

Tony Kelly

James Lydon

James Lydon

Jack Kelly

Bebhinn Hunt-Sheridan

Bebhinn Hunt-Sheridan

Kathleen Roche

Paul Sheridan

Paul Sheridan

Mr. Roche

Grainne Jordan

Grainne Jordan

Ma

Eimear Dolan

Eimear Dolan

Race card seller

Gareth Byrne

Gareth Byrne

Billy

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