Drama
Ireland,United Kingdom
Wildfire is a drama film directed by Cathy Brady and released in 2020. It stars Nora-Jane Noone and Nika McGuigan as the two sisters, Lauren and Kelly. The story is set in the town of Enniskillen, located on the Irish border, which has seen its share of violence during The Troubles, the decades-long conflict between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
The film opens with the return of Kelly, who has been missing for a year and presumed dead. Her sudden reappearance is a shock to everyone, especially Lauren, who has been struggling with her own demons. The sisters were once close, but their relationship had frayed as they grew up, with Kelly becoming more involved in the local paramilitary group and Lauren leaving home to pursue a career as a singer.
As they try to reconnect, the sisters begin to uncover long-buried secrets about their mother, who died when they were young. They discover that she had a traumatic past, having been forced to give up one of her children for adoption. This revelation deepens their understanding of what it means to be Irish and the scars that The Troubles have left on their family and community.
However, as the sisters dig deeper into their past, they stir up resentments and animosities that threaten to tear them apart. Kelly's involvement with the paramilitary group becomes a source of tension, as Lauren wants to distance herself from anything connected to violence. Meanwhile, Kelly's fragile mental state begins to unravel, and she becomes more and more erratic, putting herself and those around her in danger.
Ultimately, Wildfire is a powerful exploration of sisterhood, trauma, and the enduring legacy of Irish history. It's a poignant film that captures the complexities and contradictions of a fraught cultural landscape.
