Cormac MacDiarmada

The story of a new Ireland and its vibrant music scene, but also that of a postcolonial society wrestling with its heritage. A society where folk music carries both the oppression of the past and the dream of a bright future.

This Dublin quartet is acclaimed for its radical reinvention of traditional folk. Combining the richness of ancient ballads with dark, cinematic, almost industrial soundscapes, Lankum blurs the boundaries between Irish music and contemporary experimentation.

It follows Allie Clarke, who is failing an interview for a Team Leader role. Outside of work, he decides to start a cricket team to keep his friends out of trouble over the summer.