The Craic

Set in 1988, the film places two Irish friends under pressure from political conflict and the peril of illegal immigration. They flee Belfast amid the Troubles and seek refuge in Australia, chasing a fresh start. Immigration enforcement and a witness protection backdrop raise the stakes and humor as they navigate a new continent.

Starts in Belfast, a bustling city in Northern Ireland, before the action shifts to Queensland. The story then moves to Queensland, Australia, where the pair take seasonal work in orchards to survive. The Australian setting also includes the coast, the outback, pubs, and a sense of rugged openness that frames their flight.

🤝 Friendship

Two friends rely on loyalty, humor, and mutual support to survive their cross continental flight. Their bond is tested by danger, but it also helps them improvise and endure near-escapes. The relationship anchors the story as they face fear, loneliness, and uncertainty together.

🧭 Escape

The pursuit intensifies as they flee Belfast and confront immigration authorities, while an ever-present pursuer closes in. Their misadventures on the road—work, travel, and narrow brushes with danger—push them to improvise and rely on luck as much as wit. The sense of flight defines the tone and pace of the film.

🗺️ Identity

The fugitives navigate a new land while negotiating their Irish roots and the label of outsiders. The journey tests what it means to belong, and how nationality and circumstance reshape self-perception. In a land far from home, they build a fragile sense of place and purpose.