Based on internationally acclaimed Irish author John McGahern’s award winning novel of the same name, THAT THEY MAY FACE THE RISING SUN is a vivid evocation of nature, humanity and life itself, set in a 1980’s rural community in Ireland. Written by Éamon Little and Pat Collins, the film stars Barry Ward (BAD SISTERS), Lalor Roddy (GOD’S CREATURES), Sean McGinley (MICHAEL COLLINS) and Ruth McCabe (JOYRIDE) in rich cast of supporting characters.