The Banshees of Inisherin · written by Martin McDonagh · 2022

Padraic walks the lanes with Jenny at sunset.

Scene 64 of 174 · ≈ 1 min on screen · Act two

Act oneAct two

Begins 40 min into a 1:35 film

The story so farBefore scene 64

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 61
Colm composes a new part of his tune and sits contentedly.
Scene 62
Padraic watches Dominic leave, then lets Jenny into the house.
Scene 63
Jenny’s affection finally draws Padraic out of his despair.
Scene 64
This scene

64EXT. HIGH LANEWAYS (OR ANYWHERE) - DUSK

PADRAIC walking the lanes, donkey beside him, as the sun sets massively behind them.