The Butcher Boy

Set in a small Irish town during the early 1960s, this film follows the life of Francie Brady, a young boy whose mischievous antics and vivid imagination mask a troubled home life. As Francie’s behavior becomes increasingly erratic, the line between his fantasies and reality begins to blur, leading to tragic consequences. Directed by Neil Jordan, the film features standout performances from Eamonn Owens and Stephen Rea. Notably, the movie won the Silver Bear for Best Director at the Berlin International Film Festival. You can watch it for free on Soap2day.