Age: 16
female
Alisha Weir (born on September 26, 2009) is an Irish actress and singer. She grew up in the South Dublin suburb of Knocklyon, where her passion for the arts blossomed at a young age. Inspired by her older sisters' drama classes, she joined in on the fun and soon discovered her own talent for acting. Alisha cut her teeth on stage, appearing in productions like "Once" at Dublin's Olympia Theatre. Her captivating stage presence even landed her a spot on Ireland's popular "The Late Late Toy Show," where she wowed audiences with a rendition of Justin Timberlake's "True Colors." Her big break came in 2018 when she made her feature film debut in the thriller "Don't Leave Home," quickly followed by a role in the crime drama "Darklands." At just 11 years old, Alisha was cast in the coveted role of Matilda Wormwood in the film adaptation of the hit musical "Matilda." Her star continued to rise when she portrayed the titular lead in the 2024 horror film "Abigail".
As an aging orphanage in rural England prepares to close its doors, only two teenagers remain behind: Alfie, who has lived in the system since he was three and was once returned by an adoptive family, and Caitlin, who arrived years later but never quite managed to be chosen over younger children. With most of the building already emptied and packed away, the vast orphanage grows quieter each day, leaving the two to wander through echoing corridors filled with fading memories of the children who once lived there. As staff prepare for the final closure and a couple expresses interest in adopting Caitlin, the two teenagers spend their last days exploring forgotten rooms, sharing fears about the future, and confronting the possibility that their paths may soon separate. In the stillness of the nearly abandoned home that shaped them, Alfie and Caitlin form a fragile bond built on companionship, uncertainty, and the quiet hope that even if they leave alone, they will not leave without having mattered to someone.
