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.

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Cast

Eamonn Owens

Francie Brady

Fiona Shaw

Mrs. Nugent

Stephen Rea

Da Brady

Ian Hart

Uncle Arlo

Peter Gowen

Leddy

Sean McGinley

Sergeant

Aisling O'Sullivan

Ma Brady

John Kavanagh

Dr. Boyd

Rosaleen Linehan

Mrs. Canning

Sinéad O'Connor

Our Lady/Colleen

Brendan Gleeson

Father Bubbles

Milo O'Shea

Father Sullivan