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1h 32m 2000

Brief Synopsis

Jack is 12 years old. He lives with his widowed father and his elder brother on a farm in a small Irish village, in the 70's. The death of an old uncle, a Communist and ex-member of the international brigades, brings his aunt to the village. She is a warm woman who transforms the life of Jack's sad

Film Details

Genre
Drama
Period
Release Date
2000
Production Company
Pandora Films; RT+ Ireland
Location
County Wicklow, Ireland

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 32m

Synopsis

Jack is 12 years old. He lives with his widowed father and his elder brother on a farm in a small Irish village, in the 70's. The death of an old uncle, a Communist and ex-member of the international brigades, brings his aunt to the village. She is a warm woman who transforms the life of Jack's sad family, until the past intrudes again and violence once again takes hold of this peaceful place.

Film Details

Genre
Drama
Period
Release Date
2000
Production Company
Pandora Films; RT+ Ireland
Location
County Wicklow, Ireland

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 32m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 2000

Released in United States July 2000

Released in United States September 2000

Released in United States October 2000

Released in United States November 2000

Released in United States February 2001

Shown at Galway Film Fleadh (Closing Night) July 11-16, 2000.

Shown at San Sebastian International Film Festival (in competition) September 21-30, 2000.

Shown at Dinard Festival of British Cinema October 5-8, 2000.

Shown at London Film Festival (Cinema Europe) November 1-16, 2000.

Shown at American Film Market (AFM) in Santa Monica, California February 21-28, 2001.

Feature directorial debut for Kevin Liddy.

Released in United States 2000

Released in United States July 2000 (Shown at Galway Film Fleadh (Closing Night) July 11-16, 2000.)

Released in United States September 2000 (Shown at San Sebastian International Film Festival (in competition) September 21-30, 2000.)

Released in United States October 2000 (Shown at Dinard Festival of British Cinema October 5-8, 2000.)

Released in United States November 2000 (Shown at London Film Festival (Cinema Europe) November 1-16, 2000.)

Released in United States February 2001 (Shown at American Film Market (AFM) in Santa Monica, California February 21-28, 2001.)