The trailer for the new Irish crime drama TWIG has been released ahead of the film's arrival in cinemas in June.
Written and directed by Marian Quinn (32A), TWIG stars Sade Malone (Tin Star, Pistol) and Brían F O'Byrne (Little Boy Blue, Million Dollar Baby) alongside Ghaliah Conroy, Donncha Tynan, Susan McKeown, Jack Meade, and Kwaku Fortune.
The synopsis reads: "Set in the underworld of gangland Dublin, TWIG is a re-telling of the Greek tragedy Antigone.
"Twig (Malone) yearns to escape with her lover from the grip of her family's criminal legacy, but when a deadly shootout claims one brother and forces another, Paulie, into hiding, she is pulled back into the chaos.
"Fear spreads throughout the local community as crime lord Leon (O'Byrne) vows to let Paulie's body rot in the street.
"However, Leon's guns and henchmen are no match for Twig's iron will as she, armed with nothing but her unwavering resolve, defiantly sets out to do the right thing and bury her brother."
"What a time to bring this ancient tale to today's audiences," said writer-director Quinn.
"A young woman is constantly seeking to do the right thing, to pick up the flame of justice, which propels Sade Malone's thrilling performance at its core."
Produced by Blue Ink Films and Janey Pictures with funding from Screen Ireland, Coimisiún na Meán, and RTÉ, TWIG will be released in cinemas on Friday 21 June.
