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A Dublin Story

A Dublin Story

Genres

Drama

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Set in contemporary Dublin, this is a timeless urban tale about "Clocker" and "Sanga", two young street kids whose innocence is starkly contrasted by the harsh environment in which they both live. Over the course of a day and in their interactions with various characters in central city locations, Clocker and Sanga learn much about each other and themselves as the start of their friendship develops.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

14 mins

Rating

8/10

Release Date

12 July 2003

Country

Ireland

Cast

Cain Williams

Cain Williams

Sanga

Robert Sheehan

Robert Sheehan

Clocker

Adam Goodwin

Adam Goodwin

Barrister

Robert Devane

Robert Devane

Businessman

Rachel Rath

Rachel Rath

Tour Guide

Olivier Collin

Olivier Collin

Jesus Ronaldo

Joe McKinney

Joe McKinney

Chipper

George Seremba

George Seremba

Rain Man

Karl Argue

Karl Argue

Tomo

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