Francie and Joe live the usual playful, fantasy filled childhoods of normal boys. However, with a violent, alcoholic father and a manic depressive, suicidal mother the pressure on Francie to grow up are immense. When Francie's world turns to madness, he tries to counter it with further insanity, with dire consequences.
Top Cast
Eamonn Owens as Francie Brady
Alan Boyle as Joe Purcell
Fiona Shaw as Mrs. Nugent
Stephen Rea as Da Brady
Ian Hart as Uncle Arlo
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