The new trailer for Irish dramedy The Bright Side has been released, take a look here.
The film from director Ruth Meehan was inspired by Anne Gildea's best-selling memoir I've Got Cancer, What’s Your Excuse? and is about the healing power of love, laughter and friendship.
It follows world-weary stand-up comedian Kate McLaughlin (Gemma-Leah Devereux) who has been diagnosed with cancer and begrudgingly begins chemotherapy treatment.
A film synopsis reads: "Armed with staggering levels of cynicism and a plethora of blackly comic jokes, Kate gets off to a bad start with four other women she encounters in the chemo ward; four women from all walks of Irish life, whose unsolicited friendships are perfectly designed to blow open her shut down heart."
Speaking on the upcoming release, director Ruth Meehan said: "It was an absolute joy to make such a personal film as The Bright Side.
"It has nurtured, inspired and entertained me in a dark time. I am delighted to have a chance to share it with Irish audiences on the big screen this summer where I hope it will do the same for them."
The Bright Side is a Playground Pictures production and also stars Tom Vaughan-Lawlor, Siobhan Cullen, Derbhle Crotty, Barbara Brennan, Karen Egan and Kevin McGahern. It is produced by Tony Deegan with backing from Screen Ireland, RTÉ and BAI.
The Bright Side will be released in cinemas in Ireland on August 20.
