Operator

The film centers on an Emergency Services Operator working in a Fire Control Room. As she begins her long night shift, she receives a frantic call from a young mother, Gemma, who is in a desperate situation. Gemma has fallen asleep and awakens to find her home filled with smoke, while her three-year-old son is trapped upstairs as flames begin to spread.

The operator's role becomes crucial as she provides guidance to Gemma, who must navigate the dangerous environment to save her child. This intense narrative showcases the emotional weight and pressure faced by both the operator and the mother in a critical moment. With a strong cast featuring Kate Dickie, Vicky McClure, Eoin Geoghegan, and Zora Bishop, Operator effectively brings to life the urgency and tension of emergency response situations.