Sanctuary (2016): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Sanctuary is a 2016 comedy drama directed by Len Collin, starring Kieran Coppinger as Larry, Charlene Kelly and Robert Doherty. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes and earned $15,864 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Len Collin
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sanctuary About?
The premise of Sanctuary without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Larry and Sophie, a couple with intellectual disabilities—Larry has Down’s syndrome and Sophie experiences epilepsy—seek a brief escape with the help of their carer, Tom. They arrange to spend an afternoon together at a hotel, hoping to deepen their connection. Despite facing societal barriers and misunderstandings that threaten to keep them separated, they long for a chance to experience love and companionship. The film explores their journey and the challenges they encounter in a world not always accommodating to their differences.
Sanctuary Cast & Characters
Kieran Coppinger leads the cast as Larry, with Charlene Kelly as Sophie and Robert Doherty as Tom. Directed by Len Collin; 23 actors are credited in all.
- Director Len Collin
- Kieran Coppinger as Larry
- Charlene Kelly as Sophie
- Robert Doherty as Tom
- Stephen Marcus as Joseph
Also Starring in Sanctuary
· 19 more- Tara Breathnach Teresa
- Michael Hayes Peter
- Amy-Joyce Hastings Iseult
- Christopher Dunne Danny the Popcorn
- Karen Murphy Clare
- Orla McGovern Patricia Kelly
- Richard Hickey Daragh
- Jennifer Cox Rita
- Eileen Gibbons Larry's Mum
- Caroline Grace-Cassidy Eileen
- Christian O'Reilly Sean - Burger Bar
- Garrett Philips Garda
- Patrick Becker Andrew
- Emer Macken Sandy
- Frank Butcher William
- Brian Durcan Barman
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- Steven Monaghan Jim the Bus Driver
- Paul Connolly Matthew
- Valerie Egan Alice
Sanctuary Plot Summary
What happens in Sanctuary from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the summer of 1968, a 14-year-old boy named Wolfgang from Osnabrück, known for tinkering with mopeds, is uprooted from his home after a tense moment with his stepfather and sent to Freistatt, a Christian-oriented educational center. His mother promises a Christmas return, and he even carries a photograph of her to the new place. What unfolds is a stark portrait of life inside a tight, punitive regime that treats the residents like a tightly controlled team rather than individual youths in need.
Full summary
The whole story of Sanctuary, scene by scene
Sanctuary Box Office
Sanctuary grossed $15,864 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$15.9K
- International
- $15.9K
Sanctuary Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Sanctuary.
How Well Do You Know Sanctuary?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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In which year does the story of *Sanctuary* begin?
Cars in Sanctuary
26 cars on screen, including the 1987 Renault 9 and the 1983 Talbot Horizon.
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1987 Renault 9 Main role -
1983 Talbot Horizon Main role -
1982 Fiat Ritmo Important role -
1971 Dodge 3700 GT Minor role
Sanctuary Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “O Amor Não Tem Limites” and “מפלט”.
- Also known as
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- O Amor Não Tem Limites
- מפלט
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Sanctuary FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Sanctuary, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sanctuary?
Sanctuary runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Sanctuary released?
Sanctuary was released on July 10, 2016.
Who directed Sanctuary?
Sanctuary was directed by Len Collin.
Who is in the cast of Sanctuary?
Sanctuary stars Kieran Coppinger as Larry, Charlene Kelly as Sophie and Robert Doherty as Tom, among 23 credited actors.
How much did Sanctuary make at the box office?
Sanctuary grossed $15,864 worldwide.
Does Sanctuary have a post-credit scene?
No. Sanctuary has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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