Based on Claire Keegan’s best-selling novel, Small Things Like These, starring Cillian Murphy and directed by Tim Mielants, follows a devoted father, played by Murphy.
He discovers disturbing secrets while working as a coal merchant to support his family. At the same time, he uncovers truths of his own, which force him to confront his past and the complicit silence of a small Irish town controlled by the Catholic Church.
The supporting cast includes Eileen Walsh, Michelle Fairley, Clare Dunne, Helen Behan and Emily Watson.
Mielants is a Belgian director who directed two other films, Wil and Patrick.
Incredible acting makes the movie worth seeing. Keegan’s book is much better because it clarifies Murphy’s character and his drive to help the unfortunate girl.
