Earthbound
At the age of eleven, Joe Norman’s father, on his deathbed, reveals to him that he is an alien living undercover on Earth. Joe takes this revelation to heart. As he matures, he becomes an avid enthusiast, working in a comic book store. His life takes a turn when he meets Maria, a grounded sci-fi enthusiast, who motivates him to pursue a more conventional social life. However, their newfound normalcy is disrupted when interstellar bounty hunters locate Joe at his workplace, leading the couple to uncover the perilous reality of Joe’s true identity.
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Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance, Science Fiction
Director: Alan Brennan
Actors: Aoife Duffin, Carrie Crowley, David Morrissey, Jenn Murray, John Lynn, Milo Pilkington Massey, Ned Dennehy, Rafe Spall, Rory Keenan, Stephen Hogan
Country: Ireland
Company: Bord Scannán na hÉireann / The Irish Film Board, Paper Dreams, Ripple World Pictures
Awards: 2 wins & 1 nomination