Thriller starring Marc O'Shea. Wayward teenager Benny seeks respite from the troubles in Northern Ireland at a village school across the border. But when violence shatters the school's tranquility, Benny is rudely awakened to the realities of sectarian strife.
A controversial Irish feature from Joe Comerford. In keeping with the principles of the non-sectarian school at the centre of the drama, Comerford tries to be even-handed (although his sympathies are apparent) and he avoids many of the situations and characters inherent in films about the Troubles. Frances Tomelty does well as the idealistic matron, as does Marc O'Shea as the confused teenager from Northern Ireland who seeks refuge south of the border. The tarring and feathering scene and the brutal army reprisal finale will chill to the marrow.
| role | name |
|---|---|
| Benny | Marc O'Shea |
| Matron | Frances Tomelty |
| Manley | Alan Devlin |
| Dorothy | Annie Farr |
| Father Bergin | Seamus Ball |
| Orphan | Fiona Nicholas |
| role | name |
|---|---|
| Director | Joe Comerford |
