Into The West Synopsis & Summary

Synopsis

Mike Newell directs Jim Sheridan's screenplay (based on a story by Tim Palmer) in this enchanting and magical modern-day fairy tale. Gabriel Byrne plays Papa Reilly, a widower who lives with his two young sons, Ossie (Ciaran Fitzgerald) and Tito (Ruaidhri Conroy), in the slums of Dublin. There seems to be no hope for their bleak existence until the children's grandfather (David Kelly) arrives. Accompanying him is a beautiful and imposing white stallion named Tir na nOg, a magical creature from ancient Irish legends. The stallion takes a shine to the boys and they love the horse in return. But a legion of corrupt police plot to impound the horse for the purpose of selling it to a rich businessman. Ossie and Tito sneak off to rescue Tir na nOg. Grabbing the stallion, they get their father and, as the police chase after them, they make their way west. - Paul Brenner, All Movie Guide

Movie Info

Starring:
Gabriel Byrne, Ellen Barkin, Ciaran Fitzgerald, Ruaidhri Conroy, Patrick Doyle, David Kellysee more cast »
Theatrical Release Date:
05/01/1994
DVD Release Date:
02/04/2003
Rating:
G
MPAA Reasons:
for some mild language and violence.
Run Time:
102 min.
Distributor(s):
Miramax
Production Co.:
Film Four International, Little Bird Productions, Majestic Films International, Miramax, Newcomm, Parallel Film Productions
Director(s):
Mike Newell
Genre(s):
Action, Family, Fantasy
Themes:
Fathers and Sons, Runaways
Tone:
Fanciful, Gentle, Lyrical, Melancholy, Warm
Keywords:
Ireland, brother, businessperson, corruption, fairytale, family, fantasy, friendship, grandfather, horse, horse-racing, legend [fable], magic, police, rescue, single-parent, youth
Language:
English
Status:
DVD

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