Cast
Julie Covington 
Ian Charleson John Phillips
Credits
Written by: 
Edward Bennett
Plot
In Ireland during the First World War, a young woman from the landowning Ascendancy class, Connie, lives in a large house with her mother and brother. Little by little she learns about the Irish independence movement and becomes involved, which puts her at odds with her family and class. Edward Bennett's 1983 film, with Julie Covington and Ian Charleson, won the Silver Lion at Venice.
Sinekatalog’s take
Edward Bennett's drama follows a young woman of Ireland's landowning class in World War I, who gradually awakens to the independence movement. Julie Covington and Ian Charleson star in a restrained, intelligent but cool historical film.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 5.9 / 10 (100 votes)
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