This Is My Father is a 1998 Irish-American film directed by Paul Quinn.
I watched this a long time ago and only recently saw it again. The plot for this film is brilliant and the ending is pretty heartbreaking. There are of course a few terrible irish stereotypes thrown in for a modern day (1998) Ireland, but I think the flashbacks which makes up most of the movie are probably pretty accurate for the time.
The story centers around a relationship between a 17 year old middle class girl named Fiona and a shy labourer named Kieran in late 1930's Ireland.
One of the things this movie shows is how much influence the church had and how different Ireland was then compared to now.
Aidan Quinn is brilliant in this and pulls off a very believable and powerful performance.
Like I said it is a very sad film and shows a part of our history that though not particularly easy to talk about, is definitely true.
A great movie and one of my favourites.
By Gerry
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