The Banshees of Inisherin · written by Martin McDonagh · 2022

Padraic watches Dominic leave, then lets Jenny into the house.

Scene 62 of 174 · ≈ 1 min on screen · Act two

Act oneAct two

Begins 39 min into a 1:35 film

The story so farBefore scene 62

In 1923 on Inisherin, Padraic tries to restore his friendship with Colm after Colm suddenly cuts him off, but Colm’s escalating demand for solitude draws their neighbors into a costly feud.

Scenes 1–14
Padraic inhabits an easy routine of animals, home, pub, and daily companionship with Colm.
Scenes 15–40
Colm’s rejection exposes Padraic’s dependence on the friendship and raises the possibility that his easy manner is part of the problem.
Scenes 41–50
Padraic asks the priest to put in a word; Colm then gives Padraic a concrete threat against further contact.
Just before
Scene 59
Peadar beats Padraic for telling the shopkeeper about Dominic’s abuse; Colm helps him.
Scene 60
Colm drives the cart while Padraic sobs; at a crossroads Colm leaves him.
Scene 61
Colm composes a new part of his tune and sits contentedly.
Scene 62
This scene

62EXT. PADRAIC’S HOUSE - DAY

PADRAIC in doorway, DOMINIC waves goodbye with half a loaf & * heads off sadly. PADRAIC watches him go, equally sad. His little donkey comes up, seeking entry. PADRAIC glances around for SIOBHAN, then lets her in.