An Cailín Ciúin

PRODUCED BY INSCÉAL

An Cailín Ciúin

An Cailín Ciúin tells the story of Cáit (played by newcomer Catherine Clinch), a nine year-old girl from an overcrowded, dysfunctional family who is sent away to live with foster parents for the summer. Despite a warm reception from the woman, Eibhlín (Carrie Crowley), the man of the house, Seán (Andrew Bennett), keeps his distance from Cáit and she from him, but over time, their strained relationship begins to deepen. Slowly, in the care of the Kinsellas, Cáit blossoms and discovers a new way of living. But in this house where there are meant to be no secrets, she discovers one painful truth.  

Based on Foster by Claire Keegan, An Cailín Ciúin is a complex and delicate coming-of-age drama that explores questions of family, neglect and loss through the eyes of its young protagonist. 
An Cailín Ciúin is the feature film debut of writer/director, Colm Bairéad and producer, Cleona Ní Chrualaoi of Inscéal. 

Release date in Ireland & UK - 13th May 2022

Quotes:

"A truly remarkable new Irish film" - The Irish Times

"A beautiful assembly of narrative, image and sound. The Quiet Girl is thoughtful, spiritual in its stillness, but alive with the hum of the land and the emotions it guards. Should be seen as a classic of its kind." - Screen Daily

"A heartfelt, beautifully homespun tale" - Variety

"Grips you, rips you apart, before putting you back together and making you whole again" - Little White Lies