Swansong: Story of Occi Byrne

Swansong: Story of Occi Byrne

Half rebel. All heart.

2009 · 90 min · ★ 6.3 · Drama

Born in London to single mum Bridget, Austin Byrne returns with her to her hometown in Ireland as a very young boy and learns that, from family to neighbours to the Church, no-one has a good word to say about either of them.

Directed by Conor McDermottroe · Written by Conor McDermottroe

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