Faraway Home (virtual)
Terry Loane brings to life Marilyn Taylor’s beloved, award-winning young adult novel, Faraway Home, which tells the gripping true story of two young Jewish children who are sent by their parents from Nazi-occupied Austria, via the Kindertransport, to Millisle refugee farm in Northern Ireland, smack in the middle of its own troubles. Thousands of miles from their parents, they begin to adjust to Irish farm life and create a found family of their own among their fellow refugees and hosts. However, when German bombs hit Belfast in the 1941 Blitz, the war is brought back to their doorstep. A sharply observed tale of resilience and heroism when ordinary people are faced with extraordinary circumstances.
WHY WE LIKE THIS FILM: Discover a remarkably moving piece of history in this beautifully crafted, family-friendly drama based on the inspiring true story of the only Kindertransport to reach Ireland. Both deeply moving and educational, this film offers a rare, accessible opportunity for families, students, and community members of all generations to encounter Holocaust history together. It is a story of hope, refuge, and resilience that will spark meaningful conversations long after you leave the theater. Bring your family and join us for an inspiring screening you won”t want to miss!
BONUS PROGRAMMING: AJFF interview with director Terry Loane and Gideon Taylor, son of Marilyn Taylor, author of the teen novel on which the film is based.
Showtimes
Virtual
Nov 20, 10:00 AM — Nov 29, 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST)
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DETAILS
YEAR: 2026
RUN TIME: 97 Minutes
LANGUAGE(S): German, English
SUBTITLES: English
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CONTENT RATING: Not Rated
CREDITS
DIRECTOR(S):Terry Loane
SCREENWRITER(S):Stephen Gibson, Clare Sera
CAST:Leo Alonso-Kallscheuer, Michiel Huisman, Iddo Goldberg, Anton Lesser, Anna Bederke, Alexander Finkenworth, Eileen O’Higgans, Flora Montgomery, Geraldine McAlinden, Freyja Doucet, Doireann McNally, Mya McFaul, Joshua McLees, Pola Kasprzyk, Venus Doucet
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