Float Like a Butterfly

Overview

Irish Traveller Frances has to fight for the right to pursue her passion... boxing. She is determined to make her idol Muhammad Ali proud, as well as her father who has recently been released from prison. But when she wants to show him just how tough she is, she soon comes to realise he's got other plans for her.

Directed by Carmel Winters

Top cast

Hazel Doupe

Frances

Dara Devaney

Michael

Aidan O'Hare

Sergeant

Lalor Roddy

Grandad Joyce

Hilda Fay

Granny Flynn

J

Johnny Collins

Patrick

Jamie Kierans

Eamann

Lisa Lambe

Margaret

Packy Lee

Uncle Joe

Michael Collins

Uncle Tommy

Aaron Monaghan

Uncle Bobby

Pascal Scott

Pa Quinn

A

Amelie Metcalfe

Frances, Age 8

Kate Stanley Brennan

Helen

N

Noelle O'Regan

Aunt Nelly

Ciaran Bermingham

Farmer

F

Finny Maguire

Pajo

Brendan Conroy

Chief Landowner

P

Pauline Cotter

Shopkeeper

C

Caroline O'Donnell

Aunt Rose

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