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The Disappearance of Finbar

  • 1996
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
676
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Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Luke Griffin in The Disappearance of Finbar (1996)
DramaMystery

Finbar is an Irish youth who, late one night, leapt from a freeway overpass and was never heard from again. When he suddenly reappears three years later, his family and friend Danny attempt ... Read allFinbar is an Irish youth who, late one night, leapt from a freeway overpass and was never heard from again. When he suddenly reappears three years later, his family and friend Danny attempt to rebuilt their shattered lives.Finbar is an Irish youth who, late one night, leapt from a freeway overpass and was never heard from again. When he suddenly reappears three years later, his family and friend Danny attempt to rebuilt their shattered lives.

  • Director
    • Sue Clayton
  • Writers
    • Dermot Bolger
    • Sue Clayton
    • Carl Lombard
  • Stars
    • Luke Griffin
    • Jonathan Rhys Meyers
    • Sean Lawlor
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    676
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Sue Clayton
    • Writers
      • Dermot Bolger
      • Sue Clayton
      • Carl Lombard
    • Stars
      • Luke Griffin
      • Jonathan Rhys Meyers
      • Sean Lawlor
    • 14User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
    • 47Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Luke Griffin
    Luke Griffin
    • Danny Quinn
    Jonathan Rhys Meyers
    Jonathan Rhys Meyers
    • Finbar Flynn
    Sean Lawlor
    Sean Lawlor
    • Michael Flynn
    Chris Meehan
    • Roscommon Cowboy
    Toner Quinn
    • Roscommon Cowboy
    Phil Calley
    • Roscommon Cowboy
    Fran McPhail
    • Roscommon Cowbow
    Pete Cummins
    • Roscommon Cowboy
    Pat Henry
    • Roscommon Cowboy
    Gerard Cullen
    • Roscommon Cowboy
    Jake Williams
    • Young Finbar
    Robert Hickey
    • Young Danny
    Eleanor Methven
    Eleanor Methven
    • Pat Flynn
    Marie Mullen
    • Ellen Quinn
    Don Foley
    • Grandpa Quinn
    Conor Fitzgerald
    • Fergal Flynn
    Aoife Doyle
    • Jodie Flynn
    Lorraine Pilkington
    Lorraine Pilkington
    • Katie
    • Director
      • Sue Clayton
    • Writers
      • Dermot Bolger
      • Sue Clayton
      • Carl Lombard
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    10finbar

    excellent film, my favourite

    Dealing with the search for friendship, love, freedom and your own identity, this is surely the best film I know. Music, landscape and the characters build an unique atmosphere, that is mystic in a way, but most of all an expression of a longing and seeking mood. A film to find yourself! Or as Sue Clayton says, it is a film about the wanderer of Irish Legend and his chronist. And surely everyone is invited to share this wandering.

    Did he jump or did he fall?
    10antbabe

    Beautiful

    This is a beautiful film about finding yourself. Th scenes of Sweden are awe-inspiring, and the cast is marvellous. This is a must-see movie.
    9fearhaven

    Amateurish but charmful.

    This is a movie of two halves,first half in Ireland and the second half in sweden, which implies the purpose of the film is two-fold. Firstly it could be seen as a comparison between two cultures.A study in human nature.It shows that although the customs are different(clothes,music taste,food and so on) the basic human emotions are the same non-the-less. Secondly the film deals with these feelings.It portrays both sides of the coin.It shows how these emotions could be manipulated and turned into an item of fascination for other people(pop video...) and how also they could transcend borders,cultures,shackles imposed by society and so on to create something beautiful(friendship of Danny and Finbar, relationship of Abbi and Danny...). On the sideline it also suggests to you to go out and discover the world, ENJOY THE SNOW AND FRESH AIR!
    10ahtemple

    great movie, very moving

    this film was great, i saw it on television and can only imagine how wonderful the beautiful northern swedish scenery must have looked, and interesting tale of how people aren't really that different after all, and how you've got to get away from your normal surroundings and go out into the world and find yourself. top stuff
    Gregor33

    very interesting story and msg

    The central character (Finbar), plus the theme, about people who disappear, is very original. Though the storyline is odd, nothing seems to be fantastical or out of place. The parts when

    Finbar's friend travels look like a Lonely Planet episode without dialogue. This movie will linger in anyone's mind even if they find it a little boring. Specially after hearing the closing narration. I won't say what the message is . You have to see the movie.

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    • Trivia
      Film debut of Luke Griffin.
    • Quotes

      Ms. Byrne: I used to think you had promise Master Flynn, now I've changed my mind

      Finbar Flynn: Fine!

      [picks up his things and leaves]

    • Soundtracks
      Hopeinen kuu (Guarda che luna)
      Music by Malgoni Gualtiero

      Lyrics by Reino Helismaa

      Performed by Markus Allan and Pedro's Heavy Gentlemen

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    • Release date
      • March 17, 2000 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Ireland
      • Sweden
      • United Kingdom
    • Languages
      • English
      • Finnish
      • Mandarin
      • Swedish
    • Also known as
      • När Finbar försvann
    • Filming locations
      • Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden
    • Production companies
      • Victoria Film
      • Channel 4 Television Corporation
      • First City Features Ltd.
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 45m(105 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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