IRELAND · 1998

The Butcher Boy

Neil Jordan
mental illness childhood trauma family dysfunction loss of innocence psychological breakdown
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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.

Year1998
CountryIreland
DirectorNeil Jordan
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