Sunset Heights (1999)

Sunset Heights is a 1999 Irish film that runs for 93 minutes. The movie features a stellar cast including Christian Burgess as the Hotel Manager, Patrick O’Kane as Friday Knight, Joe Ri as Victor Crocket, Jim Norton as Sam Magee The Preacher, Sheamus Boll as Mayor Begley, James Cosmo as MacDonald, Toby Stevens as Luke Bradley, B.J. Hogg as Minister, Don Baker as Harry Bonner, Peter Ballance as Rory McCormick, Brenda Winter as Marcia, Lane Migou as 2nd Woman, Michael Libman as Miller, Emer McCourt as Emer Bradley, Gordon Fulton as Hughes, Dolores McNally as 1st Woman, Barry Mallen as Hugo, Marcela Riordan as Margaret, Hannah Carnegie as Katherine Malloy, Carl MacHugh as Stephen Malloy, Stephen Connolly as Dingo Green, Sarah Jane Ray as Angela, Michael MacLaughlin as Frank McLoughlin, John McCourt as Big Willy Kitchen, Brian McGonagle as Billy Clancy, Niall Coyle as Davy Stain, Vivienne Shields as Tina McLaughlin, Tina O’Hagan as Lesley, Niall Doherty as Poodles, Tom Bradley as Peter Bradley, Ciara Marley as Sarah Bradley, and Mark McCollum as Hotel Clerk.

The film revolves around a small town called Sunset Heights, where various characters' lives intertwine in unexpected ways. The Hotel Manager, played by Christian Burgess, deals with the eccentricities of the guests, while Friday Knight, played by Patrick O’Kane, is a mysterious newcomer with a hidden agenda. Victor Crocket, portrayed by Joe Ri, is a local troublemaker, and Sam Magee The Preacher, played by Jim Norton, tries to bring salvation to the town.

Mayor Begley, played by Sheamus Boll, struggles to maintain order, while MacDonald, played by James Cosmo, has his own secrets to hide. Luke Bradley, played by Toby Stevens, returns to Sunset Heights after a long absence, causing old wounds to resurface. Amidst all the drama, various other characters such as Minister, Hotel Clerk, and 1st Woman play their parts in the unfolding story.

Sunset Heights is a captivating tale of love, betrayal, and redemption set against the backdrop of a quaint Irish town. With its talented ensemble cast and gripping storyline, the film keeps viewers on the edge of their seats from start to finish. It explores themes of forgiveness, second chances, and the intricacies of human relationships.