Film Review: Tarrac
Tarrac is an Irish Language film released in the UK in 2023 which was directed by Declan Recks. It follows Aoife, as she returns to County Kerry from Dublin to look after her dad following his heart attack. While back, she faces her old passion of rowing again, and decides to extend her stay as her father steadily recovers, in order to compete in a local rowing competition. The film gets into familiar and heartwarming territory as Aoife links up with three other female rowers in the area to establish a competitive team. There is a steady montage through the middle third of the film as the characters prepare, committing to the task of competing in an upcoming race. As a film, it presents a positive and three-dimensional view of women as well as the father-daughter relationship Aoife has with her dad. Highlights include the character of Noellie, a slightly odd cousin of one of the other rowers who quickly becomes an essential supporting member to the team. Tarrac also offers...