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The Fuel of Youth

The Fuel of Youth

2026•51m•18•Drama

Before healing, comes the courage to speak

A series of interrelated stories that bring Nena, Sean and Alan together. Alan, gentle and insecure, yearns for acceptance and connection. Vibrant yet guilt-ridden, Nena embarks on a quest for redemption and self-discovery as she battles with her inner demons while bereaved Sean lingers and struggles to conquer his depression.

John Hughes · Director

John Hughes · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime51m
LanguageEN
Release DateFeb 2, 2026
Budget$1,166

Actors

Sean Costello

Sean Costello

Alan

Rory Kerins

Sean

Marta Russell

Nena

John Hughes

John Hughes

Josh

Conor Cullen

Ciaran

Paul Kelly

Seans Boss

Pauline Hayes

Seans Mother

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