Just An Illusion

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James Deegan
James Deegan

Michael Kelly

Donncha Tynan
Donncha Tynan

Séamus Kelly

Ciaran Palmer
Ciaran Palmer

Tony Kelly

James Lydon
James Lydon

Jack Kelly

Bebhinn Hunt-Sheridan
Bebhinn Hunt-Sheridan

Kathleen Roche

Paul Sheridan
Paul Sheridan

Mr. Roche

Grainne Jordan
Grainne Jordan

Ma

Eimear Dolan
Eimear Dolan

Race card seller

Gareth Byrne
Gareth Byrne

Billy

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    Based on a true story, this short film tells the story of the Kelly brothers. Horse racing is a huge part of their lives, so when they had the opportunity to buy a horse, they leaped at the chance. Things aren't going exactly to plan when the race day for Just An Illusion comes. Tensions are high, especially as this is the first race the Kellys will be attending without their father, the man who introduced them to the world of horses.

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    Based on a true story, the Kelly brothers await the fate of their racehorse Just An Illusion

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