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Float Like a Butterfly
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Float Like a Butterfly

2019-05-10 · 101 min · ★ 5.9

Drama

Irish Traveller Frances has to fight for the right to pursue her passion... boxing. She is determined to make her idol Muhammad Ali proud, as well as her father who has recently been released from prison. But when she wants to show him just how tough she is, she soon comes to realise he's got other plans for her.

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Directors
Carmel Winters
Production companies
Samson Films, Port Pictures
Countries
Ireland
Status
Released

Top Cast

Hazel DoupeHazel DoupeFrances
Dara DevaneyDara DevaneyMichael
Aidan O'HareAidan O'HareSergeant
Lalor RoddyLalor RoddyGrandad Joyce
Hilda FayHilda FayGranny Flynn
Johnny CollinsPatrick
Jamie KieransJamie KieransEamann
Lisa LambeLisa LambeMargaret
Packy LeePacky LeeUncle Joe
Michael CollinsMichael CollinsUncle Tommy
Aaron MonaghanAaron MonaghanUncle Bobby
Pascal ScottPascal ScottPa Quinn
Amelie MetcalfeFrances, Age 8
Kate Stanley BrennanKate Stanley BrennanHelen
Noelle O'ReganAunt Nelly
Ciaran BerminghamCiaran BerminghamFarmer
Finny MaguirePajo
Brendan ConroyBrendan ConroyChief Landowner
Pauline CotterShopkeeper
Caroline O'DonnellAunt Rose

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