Irish Ashes

Michael Doyle returns to Dublin after twenty years, summoned by his father's death. Expecting to settle the estate quickly, he instead finds himself entangled in a web of old grievances and unpaid debts. It soon becomes clear his father's death was no accident, and the modest family pub is a prize coveted by a local crime syndicate. Michael is forced to reclaim the skills he tried to leave behind to protect what's left of his family. This 2025 crime drama delves into themes of obligation, memory, and the inescapability of one's past. The director crafts a tense narrative where every conversation carries a hidden threat, and silence speaks louder than gunfire. The film walks the line between noir and family saga, revealing how the shadows of yesterday dictate the realities of today.