In a community still ravaged by the remnants of "The Troubles" in Northern Ireland, a mother takes her teenage son to be shot in both legs. The community, which rejects the government and police, continues to wage a war within the UK's jurisdiction. The film explores the aftermath of this event, the struggles of family life, and the community's response to ongoing conflict, raising questions about when wars truly end.
A Mother Brings Her Son to Be Shot
In a small community in Derry, Northern Ireland, where the remnants of "The Troubles" still linger, a mother, Majella O'Donnell, takes her teenage son, Philly, to be shot in both legs, alongside his shooters, who all reside in this extraordinary neighborhood.