The read
It runs a compact 1h 27m.
Synopsis
Set in 1950s rural Ireland, this is a powerful story of the relationship between father and so. Amid emigration and war, John Doyle’s feud with Ben Moran resurfaces after Ben’s son dies in Korea. As John's son Eamon falls for Una Moran, old hatreds threaten young love in a tragic, modern Romeo and Juliet tale.
Ratings
IMDb7.2/10
3 audience votes
Key crew
- Cathal BlackScreenplay
- Joe O'ByrneScreenplay
- Cathal BlackDirector
Cast
- Andrew ScottEamon Doyle
- Donal DonnellyJohn Doyle
- Fiona MolonyUna Moran
- Vass AndersonBen Moran
- Eileen WardMrs. Moran
- Pat FitzpatrickMick Farrell
- Christopher CalleryBarman
- Sadie MaguireMrs. Maguire
- Peter MacNameePostman
- Gus WardDoctor Whelan
- Stephen HollandLuke Moran
- Siobhán DooneyMary Doyle
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Themes
lakefuneralcoffinkisssoldierphotographcandlerowboatrevolverfather son relationshiprural settingindependent film