Lúbtha
2019
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drama, romance, bullying
Director(s): Ethan McDowell
Writer(s): Ethan McDowell
Cast: Oliver Scullion, Josh Hegarty, Conor Gormally, Geraldine Galligan, Ciara Gallagher
Spoken in English
Subtitles in no subtitles
Country:
UK
Genre: drama,romance,bullying, strong language,abuse,troubled relationship with parents,homophobia, gay storyline
Availability: globally
A gay teenager dealing with his sexuality whilst having to grow up in early 90s Northern Ireland.
'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, Fintan retreats into a world of anger and silence. With no solution on the horizon, he yearns to escape from the small town he's been trapped in all his life, bringing nothing but his younger brother. As he comes closer to planning his journey to freedom, one night he is shown the reality of acceptance and love.
'lúbtha' means bent or queer in Gaelic.