"This emerald green island where I was born is a kind of paradise"
Deadline exclusively revealed that the film releases in cinemas across Ireland, the US and Canada on February 11, 2022.
The film follows writer Manchán Magan on a cross-country adventure exploring Ireland’s history, culture and stunning landscapes. Connecting people of Irish descent from around the world to their land, language, and stories along the way.
Joining Manchán is Irish concert violinist Patricia Treacey and four Irish teenagers looking to gain greater insight into their heritage. The film encompasses locations ranging from Dublin to Belfast and Kilkenny to Cong. They also travel to the Cliffs of Moher, the Giant’s Causeway, and the Skellig Islands.
Neeson will lend his voice, rediscovering the land in which he was born. He said, "There's a movement in Ireland to reconnect with our heritage, to rediscover what it means to be Irish. I am delighted to help bring the joy and diversity of all that Ireland has to offer, both the old and the new, to IMAX and giant-screen audiences worldwide."
As viewers experience Ireland’s great beauty and humanity on the world’s largest screens, they will fall in love all over again."
Director Greg MacGillivray added, "As one of Ireland’s greatest storytellers, Liam Neeson’s prodigious talent and luminous voice lend a richness to our story that intertwines Ireland’s ancient past with its vibrant future."
Ireland has long captivated the world’s imagination with its rich history and picturesque landscapes. With this film we hope to share with audiences, including the 70 million people of Irish descent living around the world, all the wonder and cultural diversity that makes the island of Ireland such a unique and special place."
There are some absolutely stunning pieces of footage in the trailer alone. We're excited to see the full extent of our country's beauty on the big screen.
You can watch the full trailer here.