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9 April 2004 (UK) morePlot:
The true story of Irishman Brian Keenan and Englishman John McCarthy's extraordinary relationship as hostages of militias in Lebanon during the 1979-91 Civil War. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
1 win & 6 nominations moreUser Comments:
Great film. Gripping realism, moving and poignant. more (25 total)Cast
(Credited cast) | Bassem Breish | ... | Joker |
| Mohamad Chamas | ... | Abed |
| Brian Devlin | ... | Seamus the Publican |
 | Stephen Don | ... | RUC Officer |
| Dany El Khoury | ... | Rida |
| Lynn Farleigh | ... | John's Mother |
| Ian Hart | ... | Brian Keenan |
| Ziad Lahoud | ... | Said |
| Aine Ni Mhuiri | ... | Brian's Mum |
 | Nayef Rashed | ... | Militia leader |
 | Linus Roache | ... | John McCarthy |
| Paddy Rocks | ... | Brian's Dad |
| Calum Whyte | ... | Belfast Boy |
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This is a movie which succeeds in showing the hostage story with utterly convincing realism. The discipline of the direction and the lack of self-indulgence in the cinematography echoes the confined conditions under which Keenan and McCarthy survived for four and a half years. The triumph of this powerful and moving film lies in its refusal to demonise the captors, and to balance moments of intense suffering with humour and a surprising lightness of touch. The portrayal of the unlikely friendship between the two men and its redemptive power is finely drawn and superbly performed by Ian Hart and Linus Roache. The moment of their reunion is the emotional climax of the film. Not to be missed.