Ian is a struggling actor who finds himself in the unconventional role of a professional mourner. As he tours the Northern Irish countryside, his practiced mask of apathy begins to slip amongst the humour and heartache of the local funeral circuit.
John, a 35-year-old window cleaner, has dedicated his life to bringing up his 4-year-old son, Michael, after the child's mother left them soon after giving birth. When John is given only a few months left to live, he attempts to find a new, perfect family for Michael, determined to shield him from the terrible reality of the situation.
Carol Scanlan, Carol Moore is an Irish film actress, best known for her portrayal in the 1988 film Reefer and the Model. She was nominated for European Film Award for Best Actress for the film (the first and only Irish actress to do so). She rose to prominence for her portrayal of the model "Theresa" in the film.[1][2] She appeared as Moore in Five Minutes of Heaven. She wrote and directed a short documentary This Belfast Thing and directed The Farther, The Dearer.