Belfast 1972: The politically naive Bernie is trying to bring up a normal family in less than normal surroundings. Her best friend is accidentally shot dead by the IRA, and her neighbours are constantly raided by the army. In this climate of fear she stands up and condemns the murders. Criticising both factions, her call for a ceasefire is interpreted as an attack against the IRA, and as her peace movement takes momentum, she and her family are placed in the frontline.

• DirectorRoger Michell
• Release8 August 1998
• GenreDrama
• Duration1h 40m
• Budget?
• Revenue$65,244
• Rate
  

  4.667
  6 reviews
• Productions

  BBC Film, BBC, British Screen, Company Pictures