The Butcher Boy

Movie · 1h 50m

Starring Eamonn Owens, Alan Boyle, Fiona Shaw, Stephen Rea

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.