1998 · 110 min · Comedy, Drama
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.
Directed by Neil Jordan. Starring Eamonn Owens, Alan Boyle, Fiona Shaw, Stephen Rea and Ian Hart.
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