The American Wake

The American Wake

The American Wake

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The American Wake

2018

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A seventeen year old girl who has lived all her life on an island off the coast of Ireland is faced with the choice to remain there or emigrate to America.

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Emer Sexton

Nora

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Peadar Mac Donncha

Walter

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Gerry Grimes

Eddie

Gerry Grimes

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Diana O'Connor

Catherine

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Rory Mullen

Father Finnerty

Rory Mullen

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Áine Ní Mhuirí

Old Nora

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Mark Byrne

Michael

Mark Byrne

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Aidan Boland

Charlie

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Ronan Fitzpatrick

Postman

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Francesca Cimino

Nora (voice)

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