A Ferret Called Mickey

200310mNo ratings yet

Drama
Family

Overview

Eight year old Paulie is happiest when dressing-up in his mother’s high heels and having tea parties in the garden. His father however would prefer him to be involved in more ‘manly’ pursuits and decides to take action. It is left to Mickey, a ferret with the cutest nose and the sharpest teeth, to sort out the men from the boys.

Keywords

lgbt
father son relationship
father son conflict
tea party
ireland
hunting
ferret
gender roles
short film
children's story
rabbit hunting
dress up
child pet relationship
children's play

Details

Status: Released
Release date: October 18, 2003
Original language: English
Spoken languages: English
Production: Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland,RTÉ,Rough Magic Film Productions
Cast: Darragh Kelly,Pat Laffan,Cathy Belton,Emily Bradley,Colin Middleton
Director: Barry Dignam
Writer: Loughlin Deegan
Producer: Siobhán Bourke
Cinematography: Russell Gleeson
Music: Gregory Magee
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
IMDb: tt0387218