County Cork, Ireland 1983, and for nine-year-old Paco, “Nothin’ ever happens around here”. But all this suddenly changes when late one night he witnesses a plane crash just outside the village, and discovers Ernesto, the plane’s mysterious Colombian pilot who doesn’t speak a word of English. Determined to help him get his plane back in the air, Paco convinces the locals to rally together and build a runway to get Ernesto home - an endeavour that lifts the spirits of the entire village and changes Paco’s world forever. Inspired by the true story of a South American pilot who made an emergency landing on Mallow racecourse Co. Cork, in 1983.
Film Crew
- : Ian Power
- : Owen Magee
- : Gast Waltzing
- : Marina Fuentes
- : Macdara Kelleher
- : Bernard Michaux
- : Ian Power
- : Brendan McDonald
- : Ray Ball
- : Donal O'Farrell
- : Michael Mann
- : Ian Power
- : Linda Forsén
- : P.J. Dillon
- : Amine Jaber
- : Uli Simon
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When a South American pilot crash lands in Co.Cork, the locals of a nearby village rally together to build a runway that will help get him back in the air.-
A delightful children's adventure comedy-drama with lashings of heart and humour.
Gavin Burke, Entertainment.ie -
This pacey comedy is a nostalgic reminder of simpler times in a cash-poor, community-rich Ireland and combined with wonderful performances, is a gem of a family film.
Tara Loughrey-Grant, RTE -
There's an appealing sweetness to the film's tone, and some genuinely funny moments.
Paul Whittington, The Irish Independent
