Type: Drama

Content: That They May Face the Rising Sun is a poignant drama adapted from the novel by John McGahern and directed by Pat Collins. The film captures the quiet rhythms of rural Irish life, following Joe and Kate Ruttledge, a couple who return from London to settle in a small lakeside community in Ireland. As they reintegrate into the slow-paced world of their neighbors, they experience the beauty, struggles, and deep connections that define life in the countryside.

The film unfolds as a meditative reflection on home, memory, and belonging. Through its immersive storytelling and lyrical cinematography, That They May Face the Rising Sun paints an evocative portrait of rural existence, where the changing seasons mirror the ebb and flow of life itself. With a deep appreciation for nature and human relationships, the film is a tender, understated exploration of community and the passage of time.