Who We Love
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- Graham Cantwell
- Katie McNeice
by Graham Cantwell
- Edwina Forkin
- Alan Fitzpatrick
- Graham Cantwell
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| Directed by | Graham Cantwell |
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| Based on | Lily by Graham Cantwell |
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| Music by | Joseph Conlan |
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Running time | 92 minutes[1] |
| Country | Ireland |
| Language | English |
Who We Love is an Irish coming-of-age drama film directed by Graham Cantwell and written by Cantwell and Katie McNeice. It is a feature-length adaptation of Cantwell's 2016 short film Lily. It premiered at the 2021 Galway Film Fleadh.
- Clara Harte as Lily
- Dean Quinn as Simon
- Amy-Joyce Hastings as Oonagh
- Venetia Bowe as Violet
- Amy Hughes as AJ
- Barry John Kinsella as Mr Murphy
- Danielle Galligan as Naomi
- Paul Ronan as Dermot
- Aisling O'Neill as Yvette
- Jimmy Smallhorne as Fran
- Lynette Callaghan as Miss O'Shea
- Alison McGirr as Celine
- Hallie Ridgeway as Emer
- Daniel Mahon as Paul
- Laurence O'Fuarain as Joe
- Niamh McCormack as Róisín
- Ian Gerard Whyte as Tony
- Jeanne Nicole Ní Áinle as Aisha
- Karen Kelly as Julie
- Clara Harte as Lily
- Ryan Lincoln as Taylor
- James Flynn as Julius
- Sarah Kinlen as Angela
- Geraldine McAlinden as Mrs. Fitzgerald
- Charlie Maher as Ultan
- Louise Bourke as Jodie
- Alicia Gerrard as Mandy
- Lynette Callaghan as Miss O'Shea
- Orla McGovern as Ms Brady
- Alekson L. Dall'Armellina as Arturo
Production
Graham Cantwell's 2016 short film Lily screened at film festivals and received IFTA accolades.[2] Cantwell returned to direct and write the feature version with Katie McNeice joining him as a writer. Cantwell also produced Who We Love alongside Edwina Forkin and Alan Fitzpatrick. The American duo the Ray Sisters did the cinematography for the film.[3]
Clara Harte, Dean Quinn, and Amy-Joyce Hastings reprised the leads from the short film. Paul Ronan, Aisling O'Neill, Lynette Callaghan also reprised their supporting roles. Venetia Bowe replaced Leah McNamara as Violet. Also cast were Amy Hughes, Danielle Galligan, Jimmy Smallhorne, and Alison McGirr.
Principal photography took place in and around Dublin, and experienced disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[4] Filming locations included the Donahies Community School, Dublin City Centre, the George, PantiBar, and Pennylane.[5]
Release
The film had its first screening on 24 July 2021 at the Galway Film Fleadh.[6]