Silent Roar

Silent Roar is a drama set on the island of Lewis. The story follows Dondo, a teenage surfer struggling to accept the disappearance of his fisherman father, who vanished at sea a year prior. While his mother and the local community believe his father is dead, Dondo remains unconvinced. He meets a rebellious girl named Sas, who encourages him to leave the island to find his own way forward through a journey involving faith and personal challenges.

The film was written and directed by Johnny Barrington and produced by Christopher Young. The production was supported by BBC Film, BFI, Screen Scotland, and Young Films. The cast features Louis McCartney in the role of Dondo and Ella Lily Hyland as Sas, with supporting performances from Mark Lockyer, Fiona Bell, Victoria Balnaves, and Chinenye Ezeudu. In total, 21 actors were credited and 56 crew members worked on the project.

Released on January 16, 2025, the movie has a runtime of 90 minutes. Audience reception is mixed, as reflected by a rating of 5.9/10 on IMDb based on 211 votes.