The Lightkeeper

The Lightkeeper
The Lightkeeper
Directed by	Vic Sarin
Written by	Ciaran Creagh
Produced by	Kim Roberts; Tina Pehme; Larry Bass; Mary Callery; Aaron Farrell
Starring	Dominic Cooper; Sarah Gadon
Cinematography	Vic Sarin
Edited by	Austin Andrews
Music by	Johan Söderqvist
Production; companies	Sepia Films; Shinawil
Release date	February 20, 2026 (DIFF);
Countries	Ireland; Canada
Language	English

The Lightkeeper (or Cry from the Sea) is an Irish-Canadian romantic drama film written by Ciaran Creagh, directed by Vic Sarin and starring Dominic Cooper and Sarah Gadon.

Cast

Dominic Cooper as Seamus
Sarah Gadon as Edith
Aidan Quinn as Father MacGabhann
Sarah Bolger as Maire
David Pearse as O'Rathaile
RaeAnne Boon as Brigid
Jaden Rain as Weeshie
Keith McErlean as Paddy Joe
Seán Óg Hasson as young Weeshie

Production

In July 2021, it was announced that Telefilm Canada and Screen Ireland have boarded the project.

In August 2022, it was announced that Quinn was cast in the film.

In August 2023, Dominic Cooper was revealed to be cast in the film. Also same month, it was announced that Sarah Gadon and Sarah Bolger were also cast in the film.

Filming began in September 2023.

Release

The film premiered at the Dublin International Film Festival in February 2026. It is slated to have its Canadian premiere at the Whistler Film Festival.

References

↑ Keslassy, Elsa (2023-09-19). "Dominic Cooper, Sarah Gadon Star in Irish Period Drama 'Cry From The Sea' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
↑ de la Fuente, Anna Marie (July 10, 2021). "Telefilm Canada, Screen Ireland Board Sepia Films-ShinAwiL Co-Production 'Cry From the Sea' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
↑ Maguire, Stephen (August 17, 2022). "Donegal lands another major feature film starring Hollywood legend Aidan Quinn". Irish Independent. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
↑ "Donegal Lands Another Major Feature Film as Calls Goes Out for Crew". Donegal Daily. August 17, 2022. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
↑ "Inishowen set to feature in another Hollywood movie". Derry Now. August 21, 2022. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
↑ Glenn, Laura (28 August 2023). "Movie stars Aidan Quinn and Dominic Cooper among cast and crew as 'Cry from the Sea' begins filming in Inishowen". Derry Journal. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
↑ McLaughlin, Rachel (August 28, 2023). "Movie buzz in Malin Head as film crew rolls in". Donegal Daily. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
↑ "Malin Head rolls out the red carpet for movie stars!". Donegal Daily. September 6, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
↑ McLaughlin, Rachel (September 13, 2023). "Lights, Cameras, Culdaff! Donegal village goes back in time for major film". Donegal Daily. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
↑ Lauren Gallagher, "Interview: Dominic Cooper & Sarah Bolger About The Lightkeeper (DIFF2026)". The People's Movies, February 23, 2026.
↑ Janet Smith, "Whistler Film Festival announces B.C. highlights, including Chris Carter’s Queens for a Day and Vic Sarin’s The Lightkeeper". Stir, September 22, 2026.

External links

The Lightkeeper at IMDb

[1] Keslassy, Elsa (2023-09-19). "Dominic Cooper, Sarah Gadon Star in Irish Period Drama 'Cry From The Sea' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2024-01-24.

[2] Fuente, Anna Marie (July 10, 2021). "Telefilm Canada, Screen Ireland Board Sepia Films-ShinAwiL Co-Production 'Cry From the Sea' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved July 25, 2023.

[3] Maguire, Stephen (August 17, 2022). "Donegal lands another major feature film starring Hollywood legend Aidan Quinn". Irish Independent. Retrieved July 25, 2023.

[4] "Donegal Lands Another Major Feature Film as Calls Goes Out for Crew". Donegal Daily. August 17, 2022. Retrieved July 25, 2023.

[5] "Inishowen set to feature in another Hollywood movie". Derry Now. August 21, 2022. Retrieved July 25, 2023.

[6] Glenn, Laura (28 August 2023). "Movie stars Aidan Quinn and Dominic Cooper among cast and crew as 'Cry from the Sea' begins filming in Inishowen". Derry Journal. Retrieved 29 August 2023.

[7] McLaughlin, Rachel (August 28, 2023). "Movie buzz in Malin Head as film crew rolls in". Donegal Daily. Retrieved August 31, 2023.

[8] "Malin Head rolls out the red carpet for movie stars!". Donegal Daily. September 6, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2023.

[9] McLaughlin, Rachel (September 13, 2023). "Lights, Cameras, Culdaff! Donegal village goes back in time for major film". Donegal Daily. Retrieved September 14, 2023.

[10] Lauren Gallagher, "Interview: Dominic Cooper & Sarah Bolger About The Lightkeeper (DIFF2026)". The People's Movies, February 23, 2026.

[11] Janet Smith, "Whistler Film Festival announces B.C. highlights, including Chris Carter’s Queens for a Day and Vic Sarin’s The Lightkeeper". Stir, September 22, 2026.