Irish Film Festival London is proud to include this brilliant Irish comedy as part of its 2021 programme.

Described as a “bible-black” comedy and living up to its name from the first scenes, this Cavan set debut feature from director Philip Doherty presents us with the tale of a prodigal son returning to his home town to seek salvation for his sins. An assured feature film debut from writer/director Philip Doherty.

Jimmy, a nihilist, carries a black leather doctor’s bag around containing the rope he plans to hang himself with. Filled with guilt and shame he returns to his hometown in the cold austere beauty of West Cavan.

As soon as Jimmy visits, his ailing father breathes his last. Thunder rumbles and rain starts to pour. But there is a condition in the will...his father cannot be buried on a wet day.

Stuck in this 'Groundhog Day-like' purgatory, days roll into weeks as Jimmy seeks redemption. Through love he finds it in the most sacrificial and outlandish manner possible.
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