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Faithful

  • 2025
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8.2/10
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Lily McGuire in Faithful (2025)
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This heart-warming live action short film focuses on the evolution of a young Scottish girl, a mythical faerie Cú-Síth, and a little-known Scottish folktale.This heart-warming live action short film focuses on the evolution of a young Scottish girl, a mythical faerie Cú-Síth, and a little-known Scottish folktale.This heart-warming live action short film focuses on the evolution of a young Scottish girl, a mythical faerie Cú-Síth, and a little-known Scottish folktale.

  • Director
    • Lucy Linger
  • Writer
    • Fraser Coull
  • Stars
    • Kimberley Nixon
    • Greg McHugh
    • Gary Hollywood
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.2/10
    36
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Lucy Linger
    • Writer
      • Fraser Coull
    • Stars
      • Kimberley Nixon
      • Greg McHugh
      • Gary Hollywood
    • 11User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Kimberley Nixon
    Kimberley Nixon
    • Annabelle
    Greg McHugh
    Greg McHugh
    • Michael
    Gary Hollywood
    • Campbell
    Juliet Cadzow
    • Audrey
    Lily McGuire
    • Vaila
    Simon Webster
    • Ken
    Susie Webster
    • Karis
    Wiki
    • Seoras
    Ethan Docherty
    • Harrison
    • Director
      • Lucy Linger
    • Writer
      • Fraser Coull
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    9MichaelvanK

    Bringing Legends to Life

    I watched this short film with no real knowledge of the subject matter and was drawn into way more than it advertised right from the start.

    A tale that explored the legend of Cu Sith, grief, bravery and hope.

    It's enchanting film style, with a fantastic debut performance by Lily, and engaging special effects delivered above and beyond my expectations.

    The scenery in Scotland certainly added to the atmosphere.

    I would highly recommend that you give it a watch, and keep your eyes open for more from this team, they are bound to produce more films that engage and educate us all about the legends of Scotland.
    10evlin-dubose

    Utterly charming tear jerker

    Sometimes it's amazing how a charming story earnestly told can win you over. It's well acted, lovingly made, and really well written (it won an award for a reason!!) And it made me giggle and teary, so what more could you want? Scottish accents? Magic? Cute dogs? (Guess what...)

    I really hope people give this a chance. The main character takes us on an exciting journey with very relatable and well-told mythology. The ending surprised me, the landscapes were gorgeous, and the Spielberg inspired soundtrack was pure joy to listen to.

    If the rumours are true and it might be getting a full length feature adaptation, sign me up!!
    10PaulM-949

    Faithful.

    I watched this film because I read that the guy Fraser Coull who wrote it won the Best Screenplay award at the London Short Film Festival for this film. It's the best short film I've seen in years. This is such an original idea that if it got commissioned as a feature film, it would be box office gold. It's like 'The Hound Of The Baskervilles' for a youth audience with a Scottish Highland flavour to it. The cast shine like diamonds, and the lighting and special effects are a joy to behold. I enjoyed it so much that I wished it would last 90 minutes instead of 20. Absolutely brilliant. I hope the people who made this realise how good it is.
    10imdbfan-3129107841

    Beautiful Scottish Story

    FAITHFUL is a beautiful Scottish story, told in a heartfelt way.

    The woodland scenes and true Scottish weather capture the mood of the story.

    All the actors are fabulous and draw you into their story, which means you might need a tissue while watching.

    This short film is lovingly written, directed and the special effects give it that little extra something.

    Well done to everyone involved, and cannot wait to see what you have in store for viewers in the future.

    This is a MUST watch for everyone, you will not be disappointed.

    So, share this short film on every social platform you can, tell all your family and friends, young and old, and then tell all their family and friends, and everyone you meet. No one should miss seeing this story.
    10imdbfan-1583

    Brilliant!!

    Lovely short film!! Highly recommend!!

    Very intriguing and magical. Sucks you in, and keeps you there the entire time.

    Very touching story and brings out a lot of emotions - grief, fear, love, curiosity! A beautiful way to show how someone could deal with loss and the grief that comes with it, but also with some humour too! Really felt like I was in it!

    Didn't expect to cry, but I did! Loved it! Brilliant ending! Bravo!

    Actors were brilliant! Great young actors especially! Well done! And credit to the dog!!

    The countryside scenes were amazing! Always lovely to see Scotland in that way! Thank you!

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      • March 31, 2025 (United Kingdom)
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      • Scotland, UK
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      • Silly Wee Films
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