A coming-of-age dramedy that pulses with the vibrant, rebellious heartbeat of 80s synth-pop, painting a happy-sad portrait of first love found within the grey streets of Dublin.
Sing Street
"Boy meets girl. Girl unimpressed. Boy starts band."
Director:
John Carney
Cast:
Ferdia Walsh-Peelo, Lucy Boynton, Jack Reynor, Ben Carolan, Mark McKenna
Drama
Comedy
Romance
Music
Budget:
$4,000,000
Box Office:
$13,624,522
Sing Street - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
The fantasy music video for the song "Drive It Like You Stole It" is visually and thematically inspired by the "Enchantment Under the Sea" dance scene from the 1985 film "Back to the Future."
This is a direct homage to a quintessential 80s film. It reflects the characters' love for the era's pop culture and serves as a form of ultimate wish-fulfillment, where Conor imagines a perfect, Americanized high school dance where all his problems are magically resolved, much like in a Hollywood movie.
During a scene in Raphina's room, a slow piano version of a-ha's "Take On Me" can be heard in the background.
This is a subtle callback to the first song Conor ever sang to Raphina when they met. Its inclusion as an instrumental piece underscores its significance to their relationship, transforming it from a simple cover song into their personal romantic theme.