Christy

After being removed from a foster home, seventeen-year-old Christy moves into the city of Cork to live with his older brother, Shane. Having spent years apart and sharing a difficult history within the care system, the two estranged siblings must navigate their complicated relationship. As Christy adjusts to his new surroundings and connects with his maternal family, the brothers work to reconcile their tumultuous pasts to determine a path forward for their futures.

This drama was directed by Brendan Canty, marking the first of two films he directed in 2025, followed by Gealtra. The screenplay was written by Alan O'Gorman, and the film was produced by Marina Brackenbury, Rory Gilmartin, and Meredith Duff. The production was a collaboration between companies from Ireland and the United Kingdom, including Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, Wayward Films, Sleeper Films, and Nite Owl Film & TV. The movie features Daniel Power in the title role and Diarmuid Noyes as Shane, supported by a cast of 21 credited actors including Emma Willis, Alison Oliver, Chris Walley, and Helen Behan. Following its release on August 29, 2025, the film received a rating of 6.5/10 on TMDB based on 13 votes.