Set during the Fenian uprising of 1866, this Irish melodrama presents the saga of a family wrongfully accused of betraying their country. The film spans three generations to the end of the first World War.
Is it worth your time? Look, if you have a soft spot for historical dramas that feel like they were unearthed from a damp basement, go for it. If you want something snappy or modern, stay far away. This is the kind of movie that thinks staring out of a rainy window constitutes a major plot point. It’s definitely for t...
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"Is it worth your time? Look, if you have a soft spot for historical dramas that feel like they were unearthed from a damp basement, go for it. If you want something snappy or modern, stay far away. This is the kind of movie that thinks staring out of a rainy window constitutes a major plot point. It’s definitely for the folks who like their cinema with a side of generational trauma. If you hate movies where characters mumble about honor for two hours while nothing much happens, you’ll probably ..."
Brian O'Sullivan
Donal O'Cahill, D.A. Moriarty, Thomas Cooper
Ireland
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