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Ireland 1920: workers from field and country unite to form
volunteer guerrilla armies to face the ruthless "Black
and Tan" squads that are being shipped from Britain
to block Ireland's bid for independence.
Driven by a deep sense of duty and love for his country, Damien abandons his burgeoning career as a doctor and joins his brother, Teddy, in a dangerous and violent fight for freedom.
As the freedom fighters' bold tactics bring the British
to breaking point, both sides finally agree to a treaty
to end the bloodshed. But, despite the apparent victory,
civil war erupts and families who fought side by side find
themselves pitted against one another as sworn enemies,
putting their loyalties to the ultimate test.
Palme D'or - 2006
"A fine piece of cinema.
Stirring." - WENDY IDE, THE TIMES
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