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The Participants (2015)

Directed by Paul Rowley

Science Fiction, Drama · 1h 14m

A dystopian, sci-fi influenced experimental fable with a strong anti-bullying message set in an eerie, abandoned world where a gang of forgotten children plays endlessly repetitive games to gain the favour of Mikhail, the self-proclaimed leader of this strange and isolated society. In an eerie, abandoned world where no adults are to be found, a gang of forgotten children plays games to gain the favour of Mikhail, the self-proclaimed leader of this strange and isolated society. Rebelling against Mikhail's tyrannical bullying, Emilia, Boris and the bird-like shaman boy Josef devise a plan to escape, twisting the rules to beat Mikhail at his own game.

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Cast

A
Anton Giltrap Josef
J
Josh Carey Boris
H
Holly Collins Emilia
J
Jack Gavin Mikhail
F
Finian King
D
Darragh O'Toole
L
Lizzie Dunning
J
Jamie Dolan
A
Aidan Hyland
A
Aisling Hearns
A
Amelia Burke
C
Caoimhe Molloy

Crew

Director
Paul Rowley
Writer
Tim Blue, Paul Rowley
Editor
Paul Rowley
Producer
Nicky Gogan

Details

Release date
2015-08-01
Runtime
1h 14m
Genres
Science Fiction, Drama
Original language
EN
Countries
Ireland