Top billed cast

1. 

   Evan McGuire

   Brendan (voice)

2. 

   Christen Mooney

   Aisling (voice)

3. 

   Brendan Gleeson

   Abbot Cellach (voice)

4. 

   Mick Lally

   Aidan (voice)

5. 

   Liam Hourican

   Brother Tang / Leonardo (voice)

6. 

   Paul Tylak

   Brother Assoua (voice)

7. 

   Michael McGrath

   Adult Brendan (voice)

8. 

   Paul Young

   Brother Square (voice)

9. 

   Nora Twomey

   Additional Voices and Walla (voice)

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Reviews

A review by Alunauwie

Written by Alunauwie on 2025-09-12

The film is a historical fantasy inspired by the origins of the Book of Kells, a Latin manuscript of the four Gospels adorned with beautiful illustrations. It introduces viewers to a religious and artistic legacy within the context of the Catholic Church. The narrative centers on the character Brendan and his role in completing the sacred manuscript.

Visually, the film is striking, with unique animation, ornate aesthetics, and harmonious colors that enhance its historical tone. The glowing depiction of the book and its golden ink captures the divine reverence toward sacred texts. However, s...read the rest

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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$8,000,000.00

Revenue
$1,803,412.00

Keywords

• mythology
• vikings (norsemen)
• barbarian
• underwater
• trapped
• sea monster
• woman director
• irish folklore
• 9th century
• celtic mythology