Borstal Boy
Drama
Based on Irish poet Brendan Behan's experiences in a reform school in 1942. A 16 year-old Irish republican terrorist arrives on the ferry at Liverpool and is arrested for possession of explosives. He is imprisoned in a Borstal in East Anglia, where he is forced to live with his would-be enemies, an experience that profoundly changes his life.
VIBE
A raw, unflinching look at a young man's forced confrontation with his own beliefs and the 'enemy.' It's a stark, character-driven drama that feels deeply personal and historically resonant, exploring the unexpected paths to understanding.
grittyintrospectivemelancholictensesteadykitchen sink realismperiod dramacharacter studyidentitycoming-of-ageprejudicereconciliation
ira (irish republican army)
