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Synopsis
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.
Cast
Eamonn Owens·Francie Brady
Alan Boyle·Joe Purcell
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
Andrew Fullerton·Phillip Nugent