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.
Stars: Eamonn Owens, Alan Boyle, Fiona Shaw, Stephen Rea, Ian Hart, Peter Gowen
Crew: Neil Jordan (Screenplay), Neil Jordan (Director), Pat McCabe (Screenplay), Sandy Powell (Costume Design), Charmian Hoare (Dialogue Coach), Gerry Grennell (Dialogue Coach)
Country: Ireland
Language: Gaeilge, English
Studio: Geffen Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
Runtime: 110 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Feb 20, 1998
IMDb: 4.2
