The film is set in Northern Ireland shortly after 1994 cease-fire. Hazel is a Protestant and Malachy a Catholic. Romance between them is threatened by Rohan (leader in militant underground and pal of Malachy's brother Padhar), who wants Malachy to be recruited and fight for the cause and by Hazel's brother Jef, who spies on her meetings.
Samantha MortonHazel StokesRoss McDadeMalachy McAliskey
Richard HarrisOld Man Jacobs
Gabriel ByrneRohan
John LynchPadhar McAliskey
Dearbhla MolloyMa Stokes
Ian McElhinneyDa StokesMarc O'SheaJef Stokes
Stella McCuskerMa McAliskeyMary McGuckianCathy
Des McAleerInspector Wilson
James NesbittConstable Hubert Porter
Jim SheridanStation Master
Richard LeafPastor Lamthorn
Caolan ByrneEzeldel Lamthorn
