An evicted Dublin family are left stranded in this deeply moving and beautifully restrained drama.
Published 5 Mar 2019
Small scale Irish drama which did well on its tour of festivals.
Breathes new life into a tired old template, and powered by an astonishing central performance.
Its less-is-more approach pays heartbreaking dividends.
The healing power of stand-up comedy is at the centre of James Gardner’s off-kilter kitchen sink drama.
By Beth Webb
Hirokazu Koreeda’s Cannes storming drama paints a richly humanistic portrait of an unconventional family unit.
Hugo Weaving and James Frecheville star in this grim period western set in 19th century Ireland.
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