An Irish goodbye - fun and sweet story

An Irish Goodbye" is a 2022 short film that tells the story of estranged brothers Lorcan and Turlough who reunite following the untimely death of their mother in rural Northern Ireland. The film explores the relationship between the brothers and the challenges they face after their mother's death. It is described as a comedy set on a rural farm and has been praised for its storytelling, casting, and cinematography.

"An Irish Goodbye" is a very sweet short film that works well in the short story format. I fell in love with the characters very quickly and found myself invested in this sad but ultimately sweet story.

When the pair discovers an unfulfilled bucket list belonging to their late mum, their pained reunion takes an altogether different course.

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What does bucket list mean?

A bucket list is a list of things that a person would like to do or achieve before they die. It can be a collection of goals, dreams, and aspirations that you would like to accomplish within your lifetime.

Plot

Turlough McCaffrey lives in London and is estranged from his brother, Lorcan, who has Down syndrome. Their mother, Grainne, dies from an illness; Turlough returns to the family farm in rural Glenmornan in order to sell the property and take Lorcan to live with their aunt, but Lorcan refuses. Lorcan explains that the local priest, Father O'Shea, gave him a list of things Grainne wanted to do before dying. Turlough insists that the list is now useless, and later fights with Lorcan about Lorcan's desire to stay and take care of the farm.

Awards

The film won the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film at the 2023 Academy Awards^‍ and the BAFTA Award for Best Short Film at the 2023 British Academy Film Awards.