The read
It runs a compact 15m.
Synopsis
Belfast, 1972. Laurence welcomes his cousin and man-on-the-run Mickey to a party of drinking, dancing, and young love. But come morning, reality catches up with them.
Ratings
IMDb7.3/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Andrea HarkinDirector
- Conor MacNeillWriter
Cast
- Anthony BoyleMickey
- Niall McNameeLaurence
- Eileen O'HigginsAlison
- Tara CushSiobhan
- Ross McKinneyLiam
- Emily LameyBridie
- Conor CupplesPearse
- Joanne CrawfordMother
- Aoife MaloneyActivist
- James StapletonOfficer Hounslow
- Daragh KirkeRUC Man
- Liam HouricanNewsreader
Themes
dancing1970scousindrinkingbelfast, north irelandcousin relationshipyoung lovewoman directorthe troubles (north ireland, 1966-98)bafta-nominated