Breakfast on Pluto

United Kingdom, Ireland

Synopsis

Synopsis

Set in the 1970's, Breakfast on Pluto follows the exploits of Patrick Braden (Murphy), an. endearing, but deceptively tough young man. Abandoned as a baby in bis small Irish hometown and aware from a. very early age that he is different, Patrick survives this harsh environment with the aid of his; wit. and charm, plus a sweet refusal to let anyone and anything change who he is.. Jordan weaves a wonderfully surreal and magical tale to bring us this funny, moving and poignant rites of passage account of a young man enduring the trials and tribulations he faces with a smile and unwavering faith in the inherent goodness in us all.

Set in the 1970's, Breakfast on Pluto follows the exploits of Patrick Braden (Murphy), an. endearing, but deceptively tough young man. Abandoned as a baby in bis small Irish hometown and aware from a. very early age that he is different, Patrick survives this harsh environment with the aid of his; wit. and charm, plus a sweet refusal to let anyone and anything change who he is.. Jordan weaves a wonderfully surreal and magical tale to bring us this funny, moving and poignant rites of passage account of a young man enduring the trials and tribulations he faces with a smile and unwavering faith in the inherent goodness in us all.

Nominations

  • European Film 2006
  • European Actor 2006

Selections

  • Feature Film Selection

Cast & Crew

  • Directed by: Neil Jordan
  • Written by: Patrick McCabe, Neil Jordan
  • Cast: Cillian Murphy (Patrick 'Kitten' Braden), Stephen Rea (Bertie), Brendan Gleeson (Johnny Joe Kenny), Liam Neeson (Father Liam)
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