Kathleen Is Here

Kathleen is an eighteen-year-old who has just left the foster care system. Upon the death of her biological mother, she returns to her hometown to take possession of her mother's house. Although she manages to find employment and a friend, she feels a deep inner void that social media and reality television cannot satisfy. Driven by a desperate need for a maternal figure, she embarks on a destructive journey to find someone to fill that role in her life.

This Irish drama was written and directed by Eva Birthistle. The film features Hazel Doupe in the title role, with a supporting cast that includes Clare Dunne, Peter Coonan, Aaron Monaghan, Liadán Dunlea, and James McGowan. Produced by Claire McCaughley through Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland and Treasure Entertainment, the movie has a total runtime of 95 minutes.