lúbtha

Directed by Ethan McDowell · Starring Oliver Scullion, Conor Gormally, Josh Hegarty, Ciara Gallagher · 2019

In early-90s Northern Ireland, a gay teenager enduring daily abuse plans to flee his small town with his younger brother, until one night shows him what acceptance can feel like.

A raw, tender coming-of-age story about queer survival in a hostile 90s Northern Irish town.

'lúbtha' is a short film inspired by true events and follows the story of a teenager dealing with his sexuality whilst having to grow up in early 90s Northern Ireland. As physical and mental abuse become a daily struggle

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