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Separation Anxiety

Separation Anxiety

1997•1h 31m
Comedy

On a warm summer's day in the not too distant future, Ireland's first divorce case is unravelling on national television. The lives of several neurotic middle class couples are followed as they reflect on their relationships in the context of legalised divorce.

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Production

Paradox Pictures

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Kevin Gildea

Kevin

Susan Collins

Sally

Brendan Dempsey

Brendan Dempsey

Brian

Patrick Hickey

Doctor

Michelle Read

Claire

Conor Lambert

Conor Lambert

Johnny

Ian Coppinger

Ian Coppinger

Ian

Barry Murphy

Reporter

Morgan C. Jones

Morgan C. Jones

Tony

Anne Gildea

Nuala

Marie Staunton

Maria

Shelagh Harcourt

Jess

Dermot Carmody

Hippie

Sheila Flitton

Sheila Flitton

Sally's Mum

Sylvie Routard

Lingerie Shop Assistant

Patrick McDonnell

Patrick McDonnell

Scan the Comedian

Patrick David Nolan

Minister for Sport

Lori Nasso

Lori Nasso

Folk Singer

John Henderson

Petley

John O'Donnell

Electronic Sales Assistant

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