

Irish Republican Army member Fergus forms an unexpected bond with Jody, a kidnapped British soldier in his custody, despite the warnings of fellow IRA members Jude and Maguire. Jody makes Fergus promise he'll visit his girlfriend, Dil, in London, and when Fergus flees to the city, he seeks her out. Hounded by his former IRA colleagues, he finds himself increasingly drawn to the enigmatic, and surprising, Dil.
Acting
Jaye Davidson's devastating debut — Oscar-nominated, never acted again.
Direction
Jordan's sleight-of-hand storytelling that misdirects then devastates.
Writing
A script that weaponizes audience assumptions against themselves.

Director
Neil Jordan
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Jaye Davidson had zero acting experience and only auditioned to win a £20 bet. The film cost $3 million and made over $60 million.
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