The Butcher Boy

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Francie and Joe live the usual playful, fantasy filled childhoods of normal boys. However, with a violent, alcoholic father and a manic depressive, suicidal mother the pressure on Francie to grow up are immense. When Francie's world turns to madness, he tries to counter it with further insanity, with dire consequences.

The Butcher Boy was directed by Neil Jordan and released in 1998. It stars Eamonn Owens, Alan Boyle and Fiona Shaw.

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