The Visit

While on her way to confess a secret to her husband in prison, a woman reflects on the recent years in her life. Set in Belfast during the Troubles, newlywed Sheila Molloy is awoken suddenly one morning when her husband is arrested and sent to prison for 20 years. From then on, her life is changed forever, and she struggles to come to terms with her new situation. Sentenced to a solitary life, Sheila attempts to redefine her identity. She begins an affair with another man and must choose whether to remain loyal to her husband.

Magael MacLaughlin

Sheila

Ger Carey

Sean

Brendan Laird

Tom

Stella McCusker

Mother

Sally McCaffrey

Mother-in-law

Mary Nellis

Woman in waiting room

Frank O'Sullivan

Prison officer

Terry O'Neill

Pub singer

• Orla WalshDirector · Writer
• Paul DonovanProducer
• Donal GilliganDirector of Photography
• John McSharryOriginal Music Composer
• Dee MooreOriginal Music Composer
• Emer ReynoldsEditor

Release date

January 1, 1992

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

22m

Genres

Drama

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