The Bright Side (2021)
When life lets her down, only love can lift her up.
Stand-up comedian Kate thinks her life has no meaning and is not worth continuing. When she’s diagnosed with breast cancer, even the universe seems to agree with her. However, a close encounter with death – and four other women on the chemo ward – might just change her mind and even her life.
Director: Ruth Meehan
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: August 20, 2021
Cast
- Gemma-Leah Devereux - Kate
- Siobhán Cullen - Tracy
- Karen Egan - Fiona
- Barbara Brennan - Róisín
- Derbhle Crotty - Helen
- Kevin McGahern - James
- Tom Vaughan-Lawlor - Andy
- Claire O'Donovan - Dr. Kavanagh
- Elizabeth Moynihan - Mrs. McLoughlin
- John Colleary - Danny Big
Screenplay
Music: Stephen Rennicks
Cinematography: JJ Rolfe
Editing: Colin Campbell
Production: Playground Pictures, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
Country: Ireland
Language: English
Original Language: en
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Bright Side about?
- Stand-up comedian Kate thinks her life has no meaning and is not worth continuing. When she’s diagnosed with breast cancer, even the universe seems to agree with her. However, a close encounter with death – and four other women on the chemo ward – might just change her mind and even her life.
- Who directed The Bright Side?
- The Bright Side was directed by Ruth Meehan.
- Who stars in The Bright Side?
- The Bright Side stars Gemma-Leah Devereux, Siobhán Cullen, Karen Egan, Barbara Brennan, Derbhle Crotty, Kevin McGahern.
- How long is The Bright Side?
- The Bright Side has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is The Bright Side?
- The Bright Side is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was The Bright Side produced?
- The Bright Side was produced in Ireland.