Small Things Like These

Nov 1, 2024

1h 39m

★ 6.7

If you want to get on in life, there’s things you have to ignore so you can keep on.

Overview

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.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Artists Equity

Big Things Films

Wilder Content

Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland

Small Things Like These Trailers

Cast

Bill Furlong

Cillian Murphy

Sister Mary

Emily Watson

Mrs. Wilson

Michelle Fairley

Eileen Furlong

Eileen Walsh

Sarah Redmond

Zara Devlin

Sister Carmel

Clare Dunne

Mrs. Kehoe

Helen Behan

Laundry Girl

Ella Cannon

Pat

Patrick Ryan

Barry

Peter Claffey

Ian O'Reilly

Sarah's Mother

Sarah Morris

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