Love And War: A Mother’s Fight Against the Odds

Production Details

Title: Love And War

Format: Feature Film

Producer: Michael Garland

Writer: Lisa Mulcahy – Elisabeth Gooch

Director: Lisa Mulcahy

Cast: Samantha Morton

Production Begins: August 2026

Phone: +353872508880

Synopsis

Sarah O’Meara’s struggle in September 2011 to rescue her six-year-old daughter who was abducted by her father, and smuggled to his native Syria, a country embroiled in the turmoil of civil war. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that O’Meara’s greatest challenge will not be surviving the war but finding a way to outwit her ex-husband, former abuser, and greatest love.

Company name:

Grand Pictures

Tigroney East, Avoca
Avoca
County Wicklow
Y14 Ya48
Ireland

michael@grandpictures.ie

Company name:

Alliance Media Partners

United Kingdom

+44 20 7535 6714
info@amp-film.com

About Love And War

Sarah O’Meara faces a daunting task in September 2011 as she attempts to rescue her six-year-old daughter from her father, who has taken her to Syria amidst civil unrest. This situation leads her into a complex web of conflict and personal history, testing her resilience and intellect. As the narrative progresses, O’Meara’s real battle is revealed—not merely surviving the chaos of war, but outsmarting her ex-husband, who poses significant threats to their daughter’s safety. The film examines themes of motherhood, survival, and the shadows of past relationships against a backdrop of turmoil.