'Start December off with a feel-good movie'

North Westmeath Community Cinema

North Westmeath Community Cinema invite you to start December off with a feel-good movie.

They are screening ‘Sunlight’ on Sunday, December 1 in the Castle Varagh Hotel, at 7.30pm (entry, €10).

For a film about assisted dying, Sunlight takes an unexpectedly life-affirming approach. A promising feature debut from Claire Dix, the Dublin-set odyssey follows recovering addict Leon (Barry Ward) as he attempts to commandeer the final day of his terminally ill NA sponsor Iver (Liam Carney).

Leon hopes to change his friend’s mind about dying, by showing him how much he is loved – an affection that is measured in the numerous lives touched and in pints of Guinness.

But Leon comes to realise that the best way to show his appreciation is to honour Iver’s wishes, in the most dramatic way imaginable.

Ward’s terrific performance is a standout element in this unpolished but heartfelt drama.

Here’s the trailer:

“Hope to see lots of you there!”