As If There Were Trees

The film centers on Iris, who is caught in the turmoil of her community as resentment brews against Polish immigrants. While trying to manage her responsibilities, including raising her nephew's baby, she faces a personal crisis as her brother Jamie spirals into addiction and confronts his past with Anna, his ex-partner.

The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of a housing project, shedding light on the complexities of identity and belonging. As tensions rise, Iris finds herself at a crossroads, forced to navigate her loyalty to family and her community's struggles. The performances by Bernadette Brown, Nathan Quinn O'Rawe, Sean Sloan, and Laura Hughes bring depth to this poignant story of conflict and choice.