The First Saturday of May

Name: The First Saturday of May
Director: Ethan McDowell
Genre: Drama
Released: 2019-11-23
Rating: 3.3
Cast: Kevin Glynn, Eoin Lynch, Jacob McCarthy, Darcie Ryan, Jalyn Johnson

2019 · 15 min · ★ 3.3 · Drama

An Irish Traveler father struggles to raise his son, who has darker secrets than most.

Directed by Ethan McDowell · Written by Ethan McDowell

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Kevin Glynn Paddy McDonagh
Eoin Lynch Mick
Jacob McCarthy May McDonagh
Darcie Ryan Tillie
Jalyn Johnson Francie
Kathleen Ryan Mary McDonagh

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