Ireland 1919: workers from field and country unite to form volunteer guerrilla armies to face the ruthless 'Black and Tan' squads that are being shipped from Britain to block Ireland's bid for independence. Driven by a deep sense of duty and a love for his country, Damien abandons his burgeoning career as a doctor and joins his brother, Teddy, in a dangerous and violent fight for freedom. As the freedom fighters' bold tactics bring the British to breaking point, both sides finally agree to a treaty to end the bloodshed. But, despite the apparent victory, civil war erupts and the families, who fought side by side, find themselves pitted against one another as sworn enemies, putting their loyalties to the ultimate test.

GENRE: Drama, Historical, War
MPAA RATING: No Rating
RUN TIME: 2h 4m
RELEASE DATE: March 16, 2007
STARRING: Cillian Murphy, Padraic Delaney, Liam Cunningham, Orla Fitzgerald, Mary O'Riordan
DIRECTOR(S): Ken Loach
PRODUCER(S): Rebecca O'Brien
WRITER(S): Paul Laverty
STUDIO: IFC First Take