Moondance (1994): Cast & Plot
Moondance is a 1994 romantic drama directed by Dagmar Hirtz, starring Ian Shaw as Patrick, Rúaidhrí Conroy and Marianne Faithfull. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Dagmar Hirtz
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Lodge Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Moondance About?
The premise of Moondance without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Nothing has ever divided the two fun‑loving brothers—until a beautiful, sensitive girl enters their world. Her arrival disrupts their close bond, unleashing inevitable jealousy, confusion, rivalry and lust as the younger sibling comes of age. The growing tension threatens to tear their brotherly love apart.
Moondance Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- love triangle
- brother brother relationship
- coming of age
- rivalry
- dublin ireland
- family relationships
- catholic
- priest
- motorcycle
- heartbreak
- return of mother
- mother son relationship
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- absent mother
- sibling rivalry
- irish
- two brothers in love with the same woman
- nudity
- shower
- sex
- panties
- outdoor shower
- based on novel
- seductress
- sex with brother in law
- sex with sister in law
- neglected wife
- neglectful husband
- female full frontal nudity
- female pubic hair
- jealous brother
- sexual awakening
- teenage sexuality
- teenage boy
- germany
- betrayal
- ireland
- boy
- female antagonist
- child protagonist
- africa
- playing cowboys
- racetrack
- female topless nudity
- tutor
- dog race
- picnic
- bar
- beach
- horse
- bonfire
Moondance Cast & Characters
Ian Shaw leads the cast as Patrick, with Rúaidhrí Conroy as Dominic and Marianne Faithfull as Mother. Directed by Dagmar Hirtz; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Dagmar Hirtz
- Ian Shaw as Patrick
- Rúaidhrí Conroy as Dominic
- Marianne Faithfull as Mother
- Julia Brendler as Anya
Also Starring in Moondance
· 4 more- Jasmine Russell Rose
- Brendan Grace Murphy
- David Kelly
- Tom Hickey
More from Dagmar Hirtz
More films directed by Dagmar Hirtz: Kiss Me, Frog and Die Konkurrentin.
Moondance Plot Summary
What happens in Moondance from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Moondance is a coming-of-age drama set in the windswept countryside of Western Ireland, tracing the close bond between two brothers, Patrick and Dominic, as they navigate love, loyalty, and the slow unspooling of adulthood. Dominic, played by Rúaidhrí Conroy, and Patrick, portrayed by Ian Shaw, share a carefree life under the watchful yet frequently absent eye of their mother, Marianne Faithfull. Their Aunt Dorothy often crops up with meddling concerns about Dominic’s schooling, and during one visit a young German woman named Anya, Julia Brendler, arrives to help Dominic with his education and to practice her English.
Full summary
The whole story of Moondance, scene by scene
Moondance Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Moondance.
How Well Do You Know Moondance?
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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Which actor portrays Dominic in the film?
Moondance Also Known As
Also known as “月下舞蹈”.
- Also known as
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- 月下舞蹈
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Moondance FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Moondance, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Moondance?
Moondance runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Moondance released?
Moondance was released on October 1, 1994.
Who directed Moondance?
Moondance was directed by Dagmar Hirtz.
More films by Dagmar Hirtz Who is in the cast of Moondance?
Moondance stars Ian Shaw as Patrick, Rúaidhrí Conroy as Dominic and Marianne Faithfull as Mother, among 8 credited actors.
Does Moondance have a post-credit scene?
No. Moondance has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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