Directed by:
Neil JordanScreenplay:
Neil JordanCinematography:
Ian WilsonComposer:
Anne DudleyCast:
Stephen Rea, Miranda Richardson, Forest Whitaker, Adrian Dunbar, Jaye Davidson, Andrée Bernard, Jim Broadbent, Ralph Brown, Bryan Coleman, Tony Slattery (more)VOD (4)
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The story begins at a carnival in Ireland with British soldier Jody (Forest Whitaker) kidnapped by IRA terrorists Jude (Miranda Richardson) and Fergus (Stephen Rea). Fergus is assigned to guard Jody, and they become friends. After the kidnapping goes horribly wrong, Fergus escapes to London to track down Jody's girlfriend, Dil (Jaye Davidson), to fulfill a promise to Jody and ends up falling in love with her. The only problem--well, it's not the only problem--is Jude has also come to London with news that the IRA is after Fergus and has a dangerous new mission in mind. (official distributor synopsis)
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A film with great, both expected and unexpected twists that shift the film into a completely different direction. It’s a film about how love is complicated, to the point where even its protagonists aren't really capable of knowing if they love, what or whom they love, and how much they're willing to sacrifice for their love. Stephen Rea is amazing, Jaye Davidson is stunning, and of course, the great Jim Broadbent in a supporting role. But the story...
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A psychologically rich and intriguing portrayal, particularly in the relationship between a kind-hearted soldier and a black prisoner, which gradually transitions into a very unique and personal love affair, with one of the most peculiar women in the history of cinema playing a role. The characters are excellent, with an immense emotional foundation. At one moment, you feel sadness, only to be smiling moments later. Neil Jordan has a unprecedented way of captivating viewers, and the key revelation in the middle of the film is truly a dense and profound matter for the resilient.
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