It's hard to remind ourselves that this short movie is now 20 years old. It captures the spirit of the old versus the new ways of life and death in an urban setting.
Although made and filmed in Belfast, there is nothing sectarian about it, since the story applies equally to the working class of either side.
What is so endearing however is the subtle local humour not only in the script but also in the situation itself - the humour necessary to survive in a war zone at the time.
I wish the movie was available on DVD, so that more could enjoy it.
Nice to see some familiar actors in supporting roles, for example J.G.Devlin as an old man attending the wake with a half-bottle of whisky in his coat pocket, not produced until he had made sure it was 'safe' to do so.
Although made and filmed in Belfast, there is nothing sectarian about it, since the story applies equally to the working class of either side.
What is so endearing however is the subtle local humour not only in the script but also in the situation itself - the humour necessary to survive in a war zone at the time.
I wish the movie was available on DVD, so that more could enjoy it.
Nice to see some familiar actors in supporting roles, for example J.G.Devlin as an old man attending the wake with a half-bottle of whisky in his coat pocket, not produced until he had made sure it was 'safe' to do so.
