My Name Is Emily
My Name Is Emily
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Dir. Simon Fitzmaurice
On her 16th birthday, Emily runs away from her foster home and, with the help of her new friend Arden, sets out on a road trip to break her father out of a psychiatric institution.
Year: 2015
Runtime: 94 min
Country: Ireland
Language: English
Genres: Drama
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Synopsis
Emily has been living in a foster home ever since her father was institutionalized after her mother’s death. Still, she keeps in touch with him through the birthday cards he sends her every year. As Emily starts at a new school, she catches the attention of her shy classmate Arden. When her father doesn’t send a birthday card on her 16th birthday, Emily decides to take matters into her own hands. Enlisting Arden’s help, she runs away, and the pair set out on a road trip to break her father out of the psych ward. As their journey progresses, Emily and Arden must depend on each other as they learn about life, love, loss, and letting go.
Reviews
“Thanks to beautifully warm performances, [My Name Is Emily] might just charm you into submission.”
The New York Times
“Evanna Lynch shines in this whimsical road trip film.”
The Hollywood Reporter
“Life-affirming and truly extraordinary.”
Film Ireland
“A teen road movie that's well worth the mileage.”
The Irish Times
Festivals & Awards
**Nominated for 7 Irish Film and Television Awards**
Toronto International Film Festival
Galway Film Fleadh