Sunburn

Davin gathers money for an abortion, trying to secure enough funds. His girlfriend tells him she won’t go through with it, changes her mind, and walks away, leaving him to face the consequences alone.

Davin hears about a program that sends young Irish youths to spend the summer in America. The idea sparks his interest as a possible escape from his current troubles. He begins weighing the chance to start anew overseas.

Davin starts packing for the journey, preparing to leave Ireland behind. He sees this trip as a chance for a new life, even as uncertainties mount. The act of packing signals his commitment to America's summer program.

Davin sneaks out of the house and runs into his younger brother, who asks for his Adidas Predators. Davin hands them over, stowing the moment of petty rebellion in the larger departure plan. The small exchange foreshadows the frictions to come.

Davin boards the bus toward America while a video explains the summer jobs waiting in Long Island. Robert recognizes Davin, and they bluff their way into a fishing job by claiming experience they don’t have. The ruse lands them a summer gig that sets the plan in motion.

Aideen secures a job as a dispatcher for a cab company, expanding her network of connections that will tie into the others later. She becomes a key contact in the group, orchestrating rides and timing. Her new role plants seeds for future conflicts and alliances.

Davin discovers the fishing trip will last two weeks, long enough to complicate his plans. He bolts at the port, leaving Robert to handle the work on his own. The moment marks a premature burn of bridges with his American experience partner.

At a boxing club, Davin gets distracted by Aideen who arrives with Billy, and a fight breaks out leaving him punched. After the bout, he learns Aideen works with Billy and recognizes Veronica, Aideen’s roommate. The meeting ties the main players together in unexpected ways.

Billy tells Davin about his New York friends who can help him, while the two discuss how his family would react to his departure. Davin brushes off their concerns and jokes about American beer. The talk hints at the cultural gap he plans to cross.

On the fishing boat, the crew are teased and given worthless seaweed to sell. Carolyn, a woman on land, offers to buy the seaweed as fertilizer, giving a practical twist to their ill-gotten haul. The purchase foreshadows a different kind of working relationship later.

Aideen receives a call for Veronica when there are no available drivers, and Billy volunteers to take the job himself. The moment shows how the older, more connected characters intervene to keep the operation running. It also tightens the bond between Aideen and Davin.

Robert encounters Davin again and is asked to keep his identity secret from home. Later, Robert delivers the seaweed to Carolyn’s client and helps the gardener place it in her garden. The secrecy adds tension to their shared survival in America.

A party at Carolyn's house has Davin and Aideen drinking together as secrets and frustrations surface. Aideen challenges Davin about his commitments and Ireland, while Davin introduces her to Robert, whom she already knows as the seaweed guy. The dynamics shift as affection and responsibility collide.

With summer ending, Davin returns Robert's money and apologizes for past mistakes. They go golfing and discuss Carolyn, then Davin offers to drive Robert to the airport to see Aideen. The trip marks a fragile stepping-stone toward possible reconciliation.

On the way to the airport, Davin and Aideen meet at her place and he tries to persuade her to stay. Their journey is interrupted when the car breaks down, but they share a kiss as the rest walk toward the airport. It leaves their future uncertain but hinting at a new path.