Pre-recorded Q&A with cast and/or director to screen after the feature.

It is two years since Róise lost the love of her life, her husband Frank. She is now isolated in grief, cut off from family and community. The arrival of a mysterious dog, who seems intent on connecting with Róise, heralds huge change but is it for the better? The dog loves sport and steaks, has a favourite armchair and an aversion to their neighbour, Donncha. Róise quickly realises that this dog is her beloved Frank, reincarnated. While her son worries that his mother has lost her mind, the local community seem to embrace the idea of Frank’s return, especially as he coaches ashy local kid to become a star player and ensure success for the school team. Róise is happy once more but is there a real future for her with a dog-husband?

Short film AN IRISH GOODBYE (23 mins) which plays before RÓISE & FRANK won both a BAFTA and an Oscar in 2023 and it’s not difficult to see why. The self-deprecating Northern Irish gallows-humour shines through, in this charming tale of two brothers moving on from the death of their mother.