Arracht

Set during the onset of the Great Irish Famine, the movie follows a fisherman and his family as potato blight devastates crops and shortages deepen. The era is defined by poverty, disease, mass emigration, and social tension between tenants and landlords, all intensified by the sea's unforgiving rhythm.

The film unfolds on the windswept Atlantic coast of Connemara, a rural fishing community. The landscape and economy reflect the hardships of mid-19th-century famine-era Ireland as potato crops fail and rents rise. This setting shapes the livelihoods, relationships, and fate of the characters as famine encroaches.

🌊 Famine & Survival

The blight and famine press on the community, forcing characters to improvise for food, shelter, and safety. The sea provides both livelihood and peril, steering the choices of Colmán and Kitty. The setting grapples with scarcity, resilience, and the moral costs of survival.

🔪 Violence & Revenge

Patsy's brutal murders ignite a cycle of fear and retribution. Colmán's response swings from protective action to violent confrontation as accusation and betrayal threaten to consume them. The narrative examines how violence begets more violence and its consequences on innocents.

🫂 Care & Companionship

Kitty enters Colmán's life, bringing a fragile bond that grows into mutual care and practical survival skills. Colmán transforms into a guardian, teaching her to fish, row, and endure hardship. The relationship offers a fragile hope amid ruin and social collapse.