The award-winning Cine4 film Róise & Frank released in US cinemas on Friday, March 31st.
Róise & Frank is written and directed by Rachael Moriarty and Peter Murphy (Traders) and produced by Cúán Mac Conghail (Arracht).
The release in US cinemas follows the film’s success on the festival circuit, screening at the Galway Film Fleadh, and winning awards such as Best Ensemble at Dublin International Film Festival and the Audience Award at both the Santa Barbara and Sonoma International Film Festivals. Juno Films acquired the North American distribution rights to the film.
Set and filmed in Waterford, Róise & Frank follows the recently widowed Róise (Bríd Ní Neachtain) who is struggling in the aftermath of her husband Frank’s passing. Grief-stricken and lonely, Róise has distanced herself from the world and those dearest to her. But when a stray dog appears out of nowhere, following her every move, a rejuvenated Róise comes to believe in the reincarnation of her husband. The film also stars Cillian Ó Gairbhí, Lorcan Cranitch, and Ruadhán de Faoite.
The film was funded by TG4, Screen Ireland, and the BAI (Coimisiún na Meán) as part of the Cine4 scheme to produce feature length original films in Irish.