98 mins |
Rated
M (Adult themes)
Directed by Tim Mielants
Starring Michelle Fairley, Clare Dunne, Ciarán Hinds, Helen Behan, Emily Watson, Eileen Walsh, Cillian Murphy
Christmas 1985. Bill Furlong (Murphy) is a well-respected and liked coal miner, and a devoted father to five daughters. One morning, while setting off for his deliveries, he accidentally discovers a disturbing secret that threatens to break the quiet and understated facade of his small town. Torn between his own moral compass and the risks of going against the convent, Bill uncovers the shocking truths that lie beneath the surface of everything he's known.
★★★★ "An absorbing, committed drama." - The Guardian
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Christmas 1985. Bill Furlong (Murphy) is a well-respected and liked coal miner, and a devoted father to five daughters. One morning, while setting off for his deliveries, he accidentally discovers a disturbing secret that threatens to break the quiet and understated facade of his small town. Torn between his own moral compass and the risks of going against the convent, Bill uncovers the shocking truths that lie beneath the surface of everything he's known.
★★★★ "An absorbing, committed drama." - The Guardian