
Frankie
Comedy · Drama
Overview
Frankie is 15 and preparing for fatherhood. He is determined to be the best dad ever, but as his day goes on, he starts to realize how impossible this will be for him.
Top Cast
Ryan Andrews
Ryan Andrews
Frankie
Ryan Andrews
Frankie
Mary Murray
Mary Murray
Nurse
Mary Murray
Nurse
Aoife Mullally
Aoife Mullally
Leanne
Aoife Mullally
Leanne


Darren Healy
Darren Healy
Paul
Darren Healy
Paul
Leanne Kearney
Leanne Kearney
Suzanne
Leanne Kearney
Suzanne


Georgina McKevitt
Georgina McKevitt
Shop Assistant
Georgina McKevitt
Shop Assistant
Martin Maguire
Martin Maguire
Shopping Centre Guard
Martin Maguire
Shopping Centre Guard


Bríd Ní Neachtain
Bríd Ní Neachtain
School Principal
Bríd Ní Neachtain
School Principal
Alan King
Alan King
Teacher
Alan King
Teacher


Maclean Burke
Maclean Burke
Dad in Playground
Maclean Burke
Dad in Playground
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