Storytellers – Philadelphia, Here I Come!

Duration: 25'49''

Synopsis

The night before he emigrates to America, Gareth O'Donnell begins to have second thoughts about leaving his home in the rural village of Ballybeg.

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Storytellers - Philadelphia, Here I Come! | Part 1

Storytellers - Philadelphia, Here I Come! | Part 1

1984 | 25'49''

The night before he emigrates to America, Gareth O'Donnell begins to have second thoughts about leaving his home in the ru...

Storytellers - Philadelphia, Here I Come! | Part 2

Storytellers - Philadelphia, Here I Come! | Part 2

1984 | 26'02''

A visit from Gar's old teacher, Master Boyle, causes him to reconsider his reasons for emigrating.

Storytellers - Philadelphia, Here I Come! | Part 3

Storytellers - Philadelphia, Here I Come! | Part 3

1984 | 26'11''

Still conflicted about his decision to emigrate, Gar attempts to speak openly with S.B. before he has to depart in the mor...

Storytellers - Philadelphia, Here I Come! | Part 1

Storytellers - Philadelphia, Here I Come! | Part 1

1984 | 25'49''

The night before he emigrates to America, Gareth O'Donnell begins to have second thoughts about leaving his home in the ru...

Storytellers - Philadelphia, Here I Come! | Part 2

Storytellers - Philadelphia, Here I Come! | Part 2

1984 | 26'02''

A visit from Gar's old teacher, Master Boyle, causes him to reconsider his reasons for emigrating.

Storytellers - Philadelphia, Here I Come! | Part 3

Storytellers - Philadelphia, Here I Come! | Part 3

1984 | 26'11''

Still conflicted about his decision to emigrate, Gar attempts to speak openly with S.B. before he has to depart in the mor...
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