This Irish drama delves into the complex relationship between two warring families in rural Ireland, exploring themes of trauma, isolation, and the destructive nature of patriarchal masculinity. Starring Oscar-nominee Barry Keoghan and Christopher Abbott, the film delivers a gripping and emotionally intense experience.
If you’re looking for a peaceful, Friday night watch, this is not it. If you’re looking for something with incredible tension, that will make you squirm in your seat and possibly even plug your ears at points, then bingo, you’re in luck.is not an easy watch by any means – I had to mute one scene and continue on with subtitles because I found the audio too distressing – but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t watch it. In fact, it’s probably exactly why you should.
Up the road, lives Caroline , her husband Gary and their unpredictable son Jack . Though inextricably linked to Michael through their shared trauma , Caroline has lost touch with Michael over the years and is surprised when he turns up at her door not once, but several times in the space of a few days. Haunted by a terrible accident in his past, Michael has isolated himself from the world.
Beneath the subtle religious undertones, Andrews explores a range of different themes, from patriarchy to anger, toxic masculinity and how miscommunication often breeds contempt. As producer Ivana MacKinnon points out, “Wars start easily but are very difficult to end.” Set in a very male-dominated world – one where talking about your feelings isthe norm – the characters show what it means to be pushed beyond your limits, both physically and mentally. “You have a job to do.
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