2) Small Things Like These

Small Things Like These is a gripping drama, based on Claire Keegan's novel, in which Cillian Murphy gives a powerful performance. The film is set in 1985 Ireland and tells the story of a coal merchant who uncovers dark secrets in a local convent that makes him face both his dark past and the dark history of Magdalene Laundries. The film is masterfully restrained yet emotionally deep as directed by Tim Mielants. Murphy’s nuanced portrayal adds weight to the story’s moral dilemmas.
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