Synopsis
Irish Republican Army member Fergus forms an unexpected bond with Jody, a kidnapped British soldier in his custody, despite the warnings of fellow IRA members Jude and Maguire. Jody makes Fergus promise he'll visit his girlfriend, Dil, in London, and when Fergus flees to the city, he seeks her out. Hounded by his former IRA colleagues, he finds himself increasingly drawn to the enigmatic, and surprising, Dil.
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Awards
Amanda Award for Best Foreign Feature Film, Silver nugget for the best foreign film, Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay, European Film Award for Best Achievement, National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
Setting
London, Northern Ireland
Filming location
London, 1 and 3, Fournier Street E1
Production
Film4 Productions
Original language
English
Trailer
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Festival History
- Academy Awards 1993 academy_award
- Independent Spirit Awards 1993 generic
- Toronto International Film Festival 1992 generic
- Venice Film Festival 1992 generic
