National Theatre Live: The Brightening Air

Stephen and Billie are siblings who live together in a deteriorating farmhouse, which represents their only possession. Their quiet existence is disrupted when three relatives arrive at the property: a brother seeking trouble, a sister-in-law hoping for a miracle, and an uncle, a former member of the clergy, who arrives with a dishonest scheme.

This comedy-drama was directed and written by Conor McPherson. It follows his previous work, including The Actors and Girl From the North Country, as the third film in his directing career. The movie features a cast that includes Brian Gleeson as Stephen, Rosie Sheehy as Billie, and Chris O'Dowd as Dermot. Other roles are played by Hannah Morrish, Eimhin Fitzgerald Doherty, and Aisling Kearns. The film has a total runtime of 131 minutes.