In the 1920s, the contradiction between Britain and Ireland deepened, and the Irish War of Independence finally broke out. Damian (Cillian Murphy), a medical college student who originally had a bright future, learned that the war broke out and decided to join the army. He returns to his hometown and joins the IRA with his younger brothers Teddy (Padraic Delaney) and good friend Dan (Liam Cunningham). With their enthusiasm and excellent tactics, this group of young people have repeatedly defeated the "black and brown" militia forces employed by the British government. Their resistance forced the British army to agree to sign the treaty, but it also became a fork in the road where former comrades-in-arms parted ways. The film won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 2006, Best Photography at the European Film Festival in 2006, Best Irish Film and IFTA Best supporting Actor (Liam Cunningham) and Best Picture at the 2007 Irish Television Film Awards.
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