In this historical miniseries created for BBC Northern Ireland, four brothers struggle to survive during the Irish potato famine of the 1840s while facing persecution from an agent (Michael Kitchen) of their indifferent English landlord. Looking on in horror as their primary food source dwindles, the Phelan brothers (portrayed by real-life siblings Joe, Mark, Paul and Stephen McGann) are torn between nonviolent protest and bloody revolt.
Top Cast
Joe McGann as Sean Phelan
Mark McGann as Conor Phelan
Paul McGann as Liam Phelan
Stephen McGann as Daniel Phelan
Michael Kitchen as Captain William Townsend
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