That They May Face the Rising Sun

Joe and Kate retreat from London to a weathered lakeside cottage in rural Ireland, seeking a different rhythm. Their new existence unfolds through the quiet cadence of passing seasons, neighborly visits over tea, and the silent language of the land itself. This is a chronicle of minor key—no grand dramas, only the profound accumulation of shared glances, local gossip, and the gentle erosion of time on a close-knit community. The film paints a portrait where every cup of tea poured speaks volumes about belonging, loss, and the roots that quietly hold.