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Spanning four turbulent decades during the Troubles in Northern Ireland
The real Dolours Price was married to Irish actor Stephen Rea for two decades (1983-2003). During this time, Rea appeared in the film for which she is arguably best known in the United States: the 1992 romantic thriller The Crying Game.
But when violence is met, is it justified to use counter-violence?
In that film, Rea plays Fergus, a highly reluctant and ambivalent member of the Irish Republican Army (IRA) – the same organization that Price was associated with for many years. This series asks the difficult question of whether the state discriminates against you, and you don’t use violence to seek justice.
Fast-paced, beautifully filmed and directed
The fact that the story allows us to see each player’s perspective deepens the question. It follows the unfolding of the recent conflict in Northern Ireland through the lives of two sisters.
Strong acting from both the creator and the female leads, especially the two sisters
This series is a must-see for anyone interested in the 30-year conflict in Northern Ireland.
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