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The Wind That Shakes The Barley (15)

• Consumer Advice: Contains strong language and violence
• Run time: 2 hours 7 mins

• Genre: Drama
• Release date: 23rd June 2006

• Starring: Liam Cunningham, Padraic Delaney, Cillian Murphy
• Directed by: Ken Loach

• Distributor: Pathe Distribution

Plot Synopsis

Ireland 1919: workers from field and country until 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 families who fought side by side, find themselves pitted against one another as sworn enemies, putting their loyalties to the ultimate test.