Synopsis:
STAR QUEST is a unique fusion of retro sci-fi and poignant human drama. We enter the final days of CONOR (Patrick Bergin), a once world-famous actor, now wasting away in a hospital bed. Jaded, rejected, he retreats into lost fantasies of former greatness, seeking solace in reliving the adventures of his beloved role – CAPTAIN CHUCK. Amidst the bleakness of hospital life, a small chance for redemption appears in the form of SEAN (Charlie Duffy), a young terminally ill boy. As Conor opens himself up to this boy, he discovers that sometimes, heroes are not just born on the screen, but also in the hearts of those who dare to dream.
Screening:
SATURDAY 17 MAY – 21:30: SCI-FI SHORTS SCREENING AT OMNIPLEX, SUNDERLAND
Premiere:
–
Runtime:
14:00
Country:
Ireland
Director:
Domhnall Cotter