Wild Mountain Thyme

About Wild Mountain Thyme

Wild Mountain Thyme is a romantic drama film released in 2020, directed by John Patrick Shanley based on his play "Outside Mullingar". The movie tells a tale of stubborn love and the intricate difficulties of expressing one's emotions. Anthony Reilly and Rosemary Muldoon, neighbors in rural Ireland, find love in their intricate relationship, fighting off family disputes, land issues and their own romantic confusion.

Making / Production

The film, directed by John Patrick Shanley, is based on his own Broadway play - Outside Mullingar (2014). Produced by Leslie Urdang, Anthony Bregman and Alex Witchel, the charming landscapes of Ireland form the picturesque backdrop of this lyrical drama.

Actors

• Emily Blunt plays Rosemary Muldoon, a strong-willed Irish woman who is hopelessly in love with her oblivious neighbor, Anthony. Blunt portrays the character with striking emotional depth and charming wit.
• Jamie Dornan stars as Anthony Reilly, a confused and internally conflicted farmer who struggles to come to terms with his emotions. Dornan's performance convincingly expresses his character’s fluctuating emotional state.
• Christopher Walken portrays Tony Reilly, Anthony’s father who threatens to give their family farm to a nephew. Walken brings a touch of his trademark eccentricity to this pivotal role.
• Jon Hamm acts as Adam, the American cousin and the prospective heir of Reilly's farm. Hamm adds an interesting external perspective to this Irish romantic equation.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film is based on Shanley's play "Outside Mullingar", which was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2014.
• The romantic drama was entirely filmed on location in Ireland which provided the film with its lush and beautiful landscapes.

Music / Soundtrack

• The film's original score was composed by Amelia Warner who creates a captivating sonic experience. The music elegantly mirrors the emotional highs and lows of the story.
• "Wild Mountain Thyme" - This traditional Irish song was rearranged to suit the film adding a remarkable authenticity to it.

Quotes

• "You can take the woman out of Ireland, but you can't take the Ireland out of the woman!" - Rosemary Muldoon
• "It’s not mom you miss, it's the misery." - Tony Reilly