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Kathleen Is Here

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Kathleen is 18 and fresh out of foster care. Her departure coincides with the death of her biological mother and so she returns to her hometown to take ownership of her mother's house. She gets a job and even a friend; but the emptiness of Kathleen's life cannot be filled by social media and reality shows. Alone and desperate for a mother figure, she sets out on a destructive path to find one.

Critics Reviews

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Alan Zilberman Washington City Paper Feb 28
The latter half of Kathleen Is Here unfolds like a thriller. Like the Marilyn Monroe vehicle Don’t Bother to Knock, writer and director Eva Birthistle weaponizes our natural sympathies against us. Go to Full Review Matthew Briody Film Ireland Magazine 10/22/2024
Kathleen Is Here delivers a steadfast and riveting ride. With an engrossing plot and perfect pacing, this film is nothing short of impressive. Go to Full Review Harry Guerin RTÉ (Ireland) 10/19/2024
4/5
Kathleen Is Here ranks among the most compelling domestic offerings of 2024, the well-told small story that asks a lot of big questions. Go to Full Review Chris Wasser Sunday Independent (Ireland) 10/19/2024
3/5
Doupe’s chilling turn – a powerhouse performance in an otherwise ordinary feature – makes a world of difference. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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Gabriel S 10/27/2024 Truly wonderful cinematic experience, emotional, thought provoking. Hazel Doupe holds and captures your attention with her performance. Not sure how this would translate to the TV screen so don't miss it in the cinema. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Eva Birthistle

Director

Hazel Doupe

Kathleen

Clare Dunne

Dee

Peter Coonan

Rory

Aaron Monaghan

Damian

Liadan Dunlea

Yvonne

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Movie Info

Synopsis Kathleen is 18 and fresh out of foster care. Her departure coincides with the death of her biological mother and so she returns to her hometown to take ownership of her mother's house. She gets a job and even a friend; but the emptiness of Kathleen's life cannot be filled by social media and reality shows. Alone and desperate for a mother figure, she sets out on a destructive path to find one.
Director
Eva Birthistle
Producer
Claire McCaughley
Screenwriter
Eva Birthistle, Eva Birthistle
Production Co
Treasure Entertainment
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 32m