Synopsis
Francie and Joe live the usual playful, fantasy filled childhoods of normal boys. However, with a violent, alcoholic father and a manic depressive, suicidal mother the pressure on Francie to grow up are immense. When Francie's world turns to madness, he tries to counter it with further insanity, with dire consequences.
Movie Information
- Director
- Neil Jordan
- Writers
- Neil Jordan, Pat McCabe
- Release Year
- 1998
- Runtime
- 110 minutes
- Genre
- Comedy, Drama
- Language
- EN
- Country
- Ireland, United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (126 votes)
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Francie and Joe live the usual playful, fantasy filled childhoods of normal boys. However, with a violent, alcoholic father and a manic depressive, suicidal mother the pressure on Francie to grow up are immense. When Francie's world turns to madness, he tries to counter it with further insanity, with dire consequences.
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