Silent Roar

Silent Roar is a 2023 British film. It is written and directed by Johnny Barrington in his feature length debut.

Synopsis

Dondo is a young surfer mourning his father’s disappearance at sea with a crush on Sas, who dreams of escaping the island. Dondo’s behaviour is further altered by an unusual church minister’s arrival on the island.

Cast

Louis McCartney as Dondo
Ella Lily Hyland as Sas
Mark Lockyer
Fiona Bell as Norma
Victoria Balnaves as Veronica
Anders Hayward as Kenny
Pablo Raybould as Norman
Chinenwy Ezeude as Swiss Jesus
Tip Cullen as Willy
Mark Lockyer as Reverend Paddy

Production

Written and directed by Johnny Barrington, the film is set in the Outer Hebrides. The picture is produced by Chris Young. The film had support from Screen Scotland, BBC Film, and the BFI.

Filming

Principal photography began in Scotland in September 2021. Filming locations included the Isle of Skye.

Release

The film had its world premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival on August 18, 2023. It has been awarded the high-profile opening gala slot at the festival.