Synopsis
Bosco Hogan plays Joyce's alter-ego, Stephen Daedelus, growing up in Ireland in the early part of the 20th century, and at odds with the strictures of his Catholic home and family. The film charts his search for knowledge and understanding, during a decline in his family's circumstances, that leads him to revelations on the nature of art, beauty, and politics. However, his personal renaissance makes him feel unwelcome in his own country, and forces him to make a choice between exile as artist or staying and facing personal defeat.
Ratings
IMDb6.2/10
8 audience votes
Key crew
- Joseph StrickDirector
- Judith RascoeScreenplay
- Stanley MyersOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Bosco HoganStephen Dedalus
- T. P. McKennaSimon Dedalus
- John GielgudThe Preacher
- Rosaleen LinehanMay Dedalus
- Maureen PotterDante
- Niall BuggyDavin
- Bryan MurrayLynch
- Des CaveCranly
- Leslie LalorMilly
- Desmond PerryCasey
- Susan FitzgeraldEmma
- Luke JohnstonStephen (age 10)
Themes
based on novel or book