The American Wake

Name: The American Wake
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 2018-07-12
Duration: 15 min
Rating: 0
Cast: Emer Sexton, Peadar Mac Donncha, Gerry Grimes, Diana O'Connor, Rory Mullen

July 12, 2018
Directed by
Kevin Quinn

A seventeen year old girl who has lived all her life on an island off the coast of Ireland is faced with the choice to remain there or emigrate to America.

short film

Last Updated: November 7, 2025

Cast

Emer Sexton

Nora

Peadar Mac Donncha

Walter

Gerry Grimes

The American Wake

July 12, 2018
Directed by
Kevin Quinn

Cast

Emer Sexton

Nora

Peadar Mac Donncha

Walter

Gerry Grimes

Eddie

Diana O'Connor

Catherine

Rory Mullen

Father Finnerty

Áine Ní Mhuirí

Old Nora

Mark Byrne

Michael

Aidan Boland

Charlie

Ronan Fitzpatrick

Postman

Francesca Cimino

Nora (voice)

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The American Wake

July 12, 2018Directed byKevin Quinn

Cast

Emer Sexton

Nora

Peadar Mac Donncha

Walter

Gerry Grimes

Eddie

Diana O'Connor

Catherine

Rory Mullen

Father Finnerty

Áine Ní Mhuirí

Old Nora

Mark Byrne

Michael

Aidan Boland

Charlie

Ronan Fitzpatrick

Postman

Francesca Cimino

Nora (voice)

Image Gallery

July 12, 2018
Directed by
Kevin Quinn