It was directed by Dagmar Hirtz [de] and stars Rúaidhrí Conroy, in his second feature film following Into the West.

Moondance is the coming-of-age tale of two brothers, Patrick and Dominic who have a close relationship and live a care-free life in the countryside of Western Ireland.

On one of Dorothy's visits, she brings along a young German woman named Anya, who volunteers to help Dominic with his education at home, and help her practice her English in the process.

As Anya continues to spend time with the brothers, Mother later returns home and announces that she is back to stay.

As a wedding present to Anya, Dominic surprises her and leads her to a shack in the woods which he has decorated the inside for her.

On arriving in Dublin, Anya meets with a friend, Rose whose boyfriend, Murphy agrees to let them live in a flat rent-free above his bar.