Small Things Like These (2024)
If you want to get on in life, there’s things you have to ignore so you can keep on.
In 1985, while working as a coal merchant to support his family, Bill Furlong discovers disturbing secrets kept by the local convent and uncovers truths of his own; forcing him to confront his past and the complicit silence of a small Irish town controlled by the Catholic Church.
Director: Tim Mielants
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 99 min
Release Date: November 1, 2024
Cast
- Cillian Murphy - Bill Furlong
- Emily Watson - Sister Mary
- Michelle Fairley - Mrs. Wilson
- Eileen Walsh - Eileen Furlong
- Zara Devlin - Sarah Redmond
- Clare Dunne - Sister Carmel
- Helen Behan - Mrs. Kehoe
- Ella Cannon - Laundry Girl
- Patrick Ryan - Pat
- Peter Claffey - Barry
Screenplay
- Enda Walsh
- Claire Keegan (Book)
Music: Senjan Jansen
Cinematography: Frank van den Eeden
Editing: Alain Dessauvage
Production: Artists Equity, Big Things Films, Wilder Content, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
Country: Belgium, Ireland, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $3M
Box Office: $13M
Original Language: en
Themes
Deep Regret Over Past Deeds, Nostalgic Memories and the Past
Keywords
small town, husband wife relationship, based on novel or book, choir, flashback, ireland, barbershop, catholicism, coal, merchant, disturbed, christmas, abuse, 1980s, grim
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Small Things Like These about?
- In 1985, while working as a coal merchant to support his family, Bill Furlong discovers disturbing secrets kept by the local convent and uncovers truths of his own; forcing him to confront his past and the complicit silence of a small Irish town controlled by the Catholic Church.
- Who directed Small Things Like These?
- Small Things Like These was directed by Tim Mielants.
- Who stars in Small Things Like These?
- Small Things Like These stars Cillian Murphy, Emily Watson, Michelle Fairley, Eileen Walsh, Zara Devlin, Clare Dunne.
- How long is Small Things Like These?
- Small Things Like These has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- What genre is Small Things Like These?
- Small Things Like These is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of Small Things Like These?
- Small Things Like These had a budget of $3M.
- How much did Small Things Like These gross?
- Small Things Like These grossed $13M worldwide.
- Where was Small Things Like These produced?
- Small Things Like These was produced in Belgium, Ireland, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Small Things Like These?
- The themes of Small Things Like These include: Deep Regret Over Past Deeds, Nostalgic Memories and the Past.