Very sad and powerful film

Rating: 9/10 (16 October 2012)

This one is a keeper, it is indeed one of the best films I have ever seem. It is in my top 50 favorite films and I think it will always remain there. Set in the British Islands in the 1970's, this film shows clearly how complicated was the situation of the poorer folks from Ireland relative to the rest of the Islands and how they suffered extreme prejudice from their ethnic background. Which I would think is rather absurd considering that the main way of differentiating an Irishman from an Englishman is the accent.
There are some minor flaws in the film, however, but it doesn't detract from the viewing experience.
Overall, a very touching film and I highly recommend it.