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Small Things Like These
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Small Things Like These

2024-11-01 · 99 min · ★ 6.7

Drama

In 1985, while working as a coal merchant to support his family, Bill Furlong discovers disturbing secrets kept by the local convent and uncovers truths of his own; forcing him to confront his past and the complicit silence of a small Irish town controlled by the Catholic Church.

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Directors
Tim Mielants
Production companies
Artists Equity, Big Things Films, Wilder Content, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
Countries
Belgium, Ireland, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 3,000,000
Revenue
USD 12,534,032

Top Cast

Cillian MurphyCillian MurphyBill Furlong
Emily WatsonEmily WatsonSister Mary
Michelle FairleyMichelle FairleyMrs. Wilson
Eileen WalshEileen WalshEileen Furlong
Zara DevlinZara DevlinSarah Redmond
Clare DunneClare DunneSister Carmel
Helen BehanHelen BehanMrs. Kehoe
Ella CannonLaundry Girl
Patrick RyanPatrick RyanPat
Peter ClaffeyPeter ClaffeyBarry
Ian O'ReillyIan O'ReillyPj
Sarah MorrisSarah's Mother
Cillian O'GairbhiCillian O'GairbhiSarah's Father
Tadhg MoloneyDiarmuid Sinnott
Liadán DunleaLiadán DunleaKathleen Furlong
Giulia DohertyJoan Furlong
Rachel LynchRachel LynchSheila Furlong
Aoife GaffneyGrace Furlong
Faye BrazilLoretta Furlong
Agnes O'CaseyAgnes O'CaseySarah Furlong

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