The Bright Side

The Bright Side

100 mins | Drama, Comedy | Aug. 20, 2021

Stand-up comedian Kate thinks her life has no meaning and is not worth continuing. When she’s diagnosed with breast cancer, even the universe seems to agree with her. However, a close encounter with death – and four other women on the chemo ward – might just change her mind and even her life.

The Bright Side

100 mins | Drama, Comedy | Aug. 20, 2021

The Bright Side
Stand-up comedian Kate thinks her life has no meaning and is not worth continuing. When she’s diagnosed with breast cancer, even the universe seems to agree with her. However, a close encounter with death – and four other women on the chemo ward – might just change her mind and even her life.
IMDb rating 6.1
Producers Screen Ireland
Original title The Bright Side
Directors Ruth Meehan
Writers Jean Pasley, Ruth Meehan

Cast

Siobhán Cullen

as Tracy

Karen Egan

as Fiona

Barbara Brennan

as Róisín

Derbhle Crotty

as Helen

Kevin McGahern

as James

Claire O'Donovan

as Dr. Kavanagh

Elizabeth Moynihan

as Mrs. McLoughlin

John Colleary

as Danny Big

Philippa Dunne

as Hospital Receptionist

Gearoid Farrelly

as Tom Turner

Danny Kehoe

as Man in Pub

Peter McGann

as Keith Lynch

Barry McKiernan

as Italian Waiter

Tadhg Murphy

as Ray Miller