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A Shine of Rainbows (2009)

Movie ★ 6.5 101 min

Family Drama

An orphaned boy named Tomás is adopted by Maire O’Donnell to live on a whimsical Irish isle filled with new friends, secret caves and a lost baby pup seal stranded on the coast. But when Maire's reluctant husband Alec refuses to accept Tomás as his own son, the boy drifts down a fateful path of adventure and self-discovery, illuminating how rainbows can shine around - and within - us all.

Vic Sarin Director Vic Sarin Writer Catherine Spear Writer

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Quick facts

Released
October 1, 2009
Runtime
101 min
Rating
PG
Budget
$6.0M
IMDb
tt1014774
Country
,
Language
Studio
Sepia Films,

Themes

Cast

Connie Nielsen Connie Nielsen Maire Aidan Quinn Aidan Quinn Alec John Bell John Bell Tomás Tara Alice Scully Nancy Niamh Shaw Katie Jack Gleeson Jack Gleeson Seamus

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Frequently asked questions

What is A Shine of Rainbows about?
An orphaned boy named Tomás is adopted by Maire O’Donnell to live on a whimsical Irish isle filled with new friends, secret caves and a lost baby pup seal stranded on the coast. But when Maire's reluctant husband Alec refuses to accept Tomás as his own son, the boy drifts down a fateful path of adventure and self-discovery, illuminating how rainbows can shine around - and within - us all.
Who directed A Shine of Rainbows?
A Shine of Rainbows was directed by Vic Sarin.
Who stars in A Shine of Rainbows?
A Shine of Rainbows stars Connie Nielsen, Aidan Quinn, John Bell, Tara Alice Scully.
When was A Shine of Rainbows released?
A Shine of Rainbows is a 2009 family, drama film.
Where can I watch A Shine of Rainbows?
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