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Cillian Murphy Uncovers Dark Convent Secrets
15 Apr
Summary
- The film is set in 1985 County Wexford, Ireland.
- Cillian Murphy stars as a coalman uncovering convent secrets.
- The drama holds an impressive 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
The highly-rated film Small Things Like These, starring Irish actor Cillian Murphy, is now available on Netflix. Directed by Enda Walsh, this 2024 historical drama is based on Claire Keegan's 2021 novel.
Set in 1985 County Wexford, Ireland, the story centers on Bill Furlong, a devoted father and coal merchant. While making a delivery to a local convent, he stumbles upon a young girl imprisoned in a shed.
This discovery leads Furlong to uncover the dark secrets of a Magdalen laundry run by Mother Superior Sister Mary. The convent's hidden practices force Furlong to confront his own past and the complicity of a town influenced by the Catholic Church.
Critics have lauded the film, with many commending Cillian Murphy's performance. It boasts a 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with outlets like The Guardian and Empire awarding it four stars.
