Iona (2015): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Iona is a 2015 drama directed by Scott Graham, starring Ruth Negga as Iona, Douglas Henshall and Tom Brooke. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes and earned $72,241 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Scott Graham
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Bard Entertainments Ltd
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Iona About?
The premise of Iona without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Fleeing a violent crime in Glasgow, Iona returns to her isolated island birthplace with her teenage son, Bull, seeking refuge. Her return forces Bull to confront a way of life she abandoned years ago and stirs up long-buried tensions within her family. The island’s close-knit community is disrupted as secrets and resentments resurface, challenging Iona's hope for a fresh start and forcing her to confront her past.
Iona Cast & Characters
Ruth Negga leads the cast as Iona, with Douglas Henshall as Daniel and Tom Brooke as Matthew. Directed by Scott Graham; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Scott Graham
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Ruth Negga as Iona - Douglas Henshall as Daniel
- Tom Brooke as Matthew
- Sorcha Groundsell as Sarah
Also Starring in Iona
· 5 more- Jim Sturgeon Stephen
- Michelle Duncan Elizabeth
- Mathew Zajac Detective
- Ben Gallagher Bill ("Bull")
- Christine Steele Young reader
More from Scott Graham
More films directed by Scott Graham, best-rated first: Run, Things I Know to Be True and Shell.
Iona Plot Summary
What happens in Iona from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Iona, a young mother, flees Glasgow with her 15-year-old son Bull after he kills his abusive partner, whom Bull had believed was his father. They head for the island of Iona, the place where she was born and raised, hoping the seclusion of the island will shield them from a past that has become unbearable. Upon arriving, they burn the partner’s body inside their car, a desperate act to sever the chain of violence and memory, but Bull is consumed by guilt for the life he has taken and the father he never truly knew.
Full summary
The whole story of Iona, scene by scene
Iona Box Office
Iona grossed $72,241 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$72.2K
- International
- $72.2K
Iona Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Iona.
How Well Do You Know Iona?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the island where Iona seeks refuge?
Cars in Iona
2 cars on screen: the Honda Fourtrax Foreman and the 1996 Subaru Legacy Outback.
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Honda Fourtrax Foreman Minor role -
1996 Subaru Legacy Outback Minor role
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Iona FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Iona, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Iona?
Iona runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Iona released?
Iona was released on June 28, 2015.
Who directed Iona?
Iona was directed by Scott Graham.
More films by Scott Graham Who is in the cast of Iona?
Iona stars Ruth Negga as Iona, Douglas Henshall as Daniel and Tom Brooke as Matthew, among 9 credited actors.
How much did Iona make at the box office?
Iona grossed $72,241 worldwide.
Does Iona have a post-credit scene?
No. Iona has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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