Korea

Story

Synopsis

Set in 1950s rural Ireland, this is a powerful story of the relationship between father and so. Amid emigration and war, John Doyle’s feud with Ben Moran resurfaces after Ben’s son dies in Korea. As John's son Eamon falls for Una Moran, old hatreds threaten young love in a tragic, modern Romeo and Juliet tale.

Director

Cathal Black

Writers

Joe O'Byrne, Cathal Black, John McGahern

Language

English

Country

Ireland

Release date

5 January 1996

Budget

$500,000

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  Andrew Scott

  Eamon Doyle

• 

  Donal Donnelly

  John Doyle

• Fiona Molony

  Una Moran

• 

  Vass Anderson

  Ben Moran

• Eileen Ward

  Mrs. Moran

• Pat Fitzpatrick

  Mick Farrell

• Christopher Callery

  Barman

• Sadie Maguire

  Mrs. Maguire

• Peter MacNamee

  Postman

• Gus Ward

  Doctor Whelan

• Stephen Holland

  Luke Moran

• Siobhán Dooney

  Mary Doyle