Glassland

Glassland

Glassland

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Glassland

"Sometimes hope begins with sacrifice"

2015

1h 33m

4.9(61 votes)

Drama

Overview

In a desperate attempt to reunite his broken family, a young taxi driver becomes entangled in the criminal underworld.

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Production Companies

Element Pictures

Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland

Videos & Trailers

1 video

Cast & Crew

12 members

Acting

Jack Reynor

John

Jack Reynor

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Toni Collette

Jean

Toni Collette

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Will Poulter

Shane

Will Poulter

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Michael Smiley

Jim

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Ally Ní Chiárain

Woman in Taxi

Ally Ní Chiárain

Acting

Joe Mullins

Taxi Driver

Joe Mullins

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Dairíne Ní Dhonnchú

Bridie

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D.J. McGrath

Paul

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Jack Barrett

Shane's Son

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Kian Murphy

Bike Kid

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John Flynn

Horse Kid

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Graham Earley

Angry Neighbour

Graham Earley

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