Tarrac is filmed against the spectacular backdrop of the Kerry Gaeltacht and celebrates the value of sports, female friendship and of family ties.
Aoife, a workaholic based in Dublin, reluctantly returns home to Kerry to care for her father after his heart attack. Having left years previously after the death of her mother, the relationship between father and daughter is strained.
During her stay, Aoife begins to reconnect with her home and old friends, getting involved again in Naomhóg or currach racing. Eventually, she agrees to join the local team and strive to win the regional finals for their village, a feat not achieved in 22 years.
As Aoife’s past and present collide, she is pushed to her limits by the demanding training regimen, forcing her to confront her unresolved grief and her issues with her father.
Festivals
Galway Film Fleadh 2022
Kerry International Film Festival 2022
Reviews
“The combination of female solidarity for these ‘sisters of the sea’ and a sharp focus on festering family injuries… see this feelgood feature sail over the waves of predictability for a sweet landing on solid home ground.”
– Fionnuala Halligan, Screen International
