Adventure awaits 12 year old Brendan who must fight Vikings and a serpent god to find a crystal and complete the legendary Book of Kells. In order to finish Brother Aiden's book, Brendan must overcome his deepest fears on a secret quest that will take him beyond the abbey walls and into the enchanted forest where dangerous mythical creatures hide. Will Brendan succeed in his quest?
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Evan McGuire
Brendan (voice)
Christen Mooney
Aisling (voice)
Brendan Gleeson
Abbot Cellach (voice)
Mick Lally
Aidan (voice)
Liam Hourican
Brother Tang / Leonardo (voice)
Paul Tylak
Brother Assoua (voice)
Michael McGrath
Adult Brendan (voice)
Paul Young
Brother Square (voice)
Nora Twomey
Additional Voices and Walla (voice)
Alli McCann
Additional Voices and Walla (voice)
Director
Tomm Moore
Screenplay
Fabrice Ziolkowski
Tagline
"Turn the darkness into light"
Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$8,000,000
Revenue
$1,803,412
Production
Cartoon Saloon, Gébéka Films, Les Armateurs, Vivi Film, France 2 Cinéma, Celluloid Dreams, RTÉ, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
Alunauwie
September 12, 2025
The film is a historical fantasy inspired by the origins of the Book of Kells, a Latin manuscript of the four Gospels adorned with beautiful illustrations. It introduces viewers to a religious and artistic legacy within the context of the Catholic Church. The narrative centers on the character Brendan and his role in completing the sacred manuscript. Visually, the film is striking, with unique ...
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