Based on a play this is the kind of movie that's not made anymore in Ireland. Considered old-fashioned now the film is still impressive. Harris wars with everyone over a field he's cared for. Surrounded by bumpkins and an American who's after the same field he goes mad. Tragedy happens. Made in the years between the two Film Boards this is one of the best Irish movies from the '90s. John Hurt seems to have based his role on the similar one from Ryan's Daughter. Anyone who has seen the 1960's movie Far From the Madding Crowd will recognise the finale.
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