The Things We Do

Paul battles a gambling addiction that slowly consumes his life and the stability of his family. Emma, his wife and their children Cillain and Andrew begin to feel the weight of his addiction. Despite Emma’s pleas, Paul's addiction deepens, and the consequences become impossible to ignore.

The family loses their home and is forced to confront the harsh reality of Paul’s actions while navigating the pain of displacement and uncertainty. Throughout this period, Paul’s health slowly starts to decline.

Time passes, and Paul is now at the end of his life, his nurse Grace tries to convince him to make amends with his family. Paul is faced with confronting the wreckage he has created.

‘The Things We Do’ was funded by both The Gambling Awareness Trust and Screen Wexford.