Keith Byrne (10) and Noel Murray (13) from Darndale had run away before, but evading the authorities in three countries was a first – even for them !
In August 1985 they began an incredible adventure that would see the young duo leaving home and eventually ending up in New York having arrived there on an Air India flight from London.
Their journey baffled security in three countries, caused a major terrorism alert and left their parents in the dark about their whereabouts for days.
Now thirty six years later and for the first time on screen together, Keith and Noel recount their adventure.
Awards:
Winner of Best Short Film IFTA 2022
Winner of Best Short Documentary Galway Film Fleadh 2021
Winner of Best Short Documentary Richard Harris Film Festival 2021
Winner of Best Short Documentary Irish Film Festa 2022
Winner of Audience Award IFI Doc Fest 2021
Winner of Best Short Documentary Mayo Film Festival 2021
Winner of Audience Award Clones Film Festival 2021
Winner of Best Documentary Clones Film Festival 2021
Winner of Best Short Documentary Louth Film Festival 2021
Shortlist Showcase DOC NYC 2021