Director: Damian McCann
Cast: Carrie Crowley, Brid Brennan, Eva-Jane Gaffney, Seán T. Ó Meallaigh, Marcus Lamb
Aontas is a 2026 Irish crime thriller directed by Damian McCann, running 92 minutes and following three women who pull off a heist at a rural credit union — then must face the full weight of what they have done. The story unfolds in reverse, peeling back the truth layer by layer.
What is Aontas about?
When financial desperation and fractured personal lives push three very different women toward a single drastic decision, they find themselves walking into a small-town Irish credit union and walking out with money that was never theirs. The film's backward timeline begins at the aftermath and travels toward the moment of crisis, revealing the private pressures, quiet betrayals, and unlikely bonds that made the robbery feel — to each of them — like the only way out. As the story rewinds, what looked like a clean break gradually exposes fault lines that cannot be undone. The film keeps its focus on character and consequence rather than on action-movie spectacle.
Cast & crew
Director Damian McCann helms this character-led Irish production. The ensemble is anchored by Carrie Crowley and Brid Brennan, two of Ireland's most experienced screen and stage actors known for grounded, emotionally precise performances. Eva-Jane Gaffney, Seán T. Ó Meallaigh, Marcus Lamb, Art Parkinson, Naseen Morgan, and Niall Mac Eachmharcaigh round out the cast, each bringing a distinct register to the interlocking stories.
Context & significance
Irish crime drama has earned a loyal following among Persian-speaking viewers abroad who appreciate tight, character-driven storytelling rooted in working-class reality rather than Hollywood excess. Aontas fits squarely in that tradition — a small-scale heist film whose real subject is economic pressure, female solidarity, and what ordinary people do when institutions fail them. That theme resonates strongly across diaspora communities regardless of country of origin. The film is available on K-Time with a Persian dub, meaning you can watch in your own language without needing to follow subtitles, making it accessible for family viewing as well.
Where & how to watch
Aontas is available on K-Time with Persian dub and Persian subtitles. Stream it on the web, on your TV, or on your phone — no extra download required, no geo-blocking, and you can cancel anytime.