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Cushla and Michael embark on a forbidden affair in the dangerous world of Belfast 1975.
Cushla is a young Catholic schoolteacher whose life in 1975 Northern Ireland is shadowed by the Troubles. She meets and falls for Michael — an older, married Protestant barrister. Their affair is intoxicating and dangerous. As the forbidden love between Cushla and Michael deepens, violence looms and tensions rise. Cushla is pulled between duty and desire, family and freedom.
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Cushla is a young Catholic schoolteacher whose life in 1975 Northern Ireland is shadowed by the Troubles. She meets and falls for Michael — an older, married Protestant barrister. Their affair is intoxicating and dangerous. As the forbidden love between Cushla and Michael deepens, violence looms and tensions rise. Cushla is pulled between duty and desire, family and freedom.
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(soft music) (bell rings) - Quick news.
Who's first?
- There was a bomb in Belfast.
- Young, non-militant Catholics are being radicalized by police brutality.
- That's brave of them.
- Or reckless.
I hope he doesn't bring trouble.
(bright music) - I think about you all the time.
- Have you thought about the risk to yourself if people find out?
- [Narrator] Tell me about your relationship with Michael Agnew.
(dramatic music) (dramatic music continues) - We cannot let the boys with guns tell us how to live.
- Where have you been all night?
- I will never lie to you again, I promise.
- Forget about getting your heart broken.
You're risking much more.
(building explodes) (dramatic music) - [Cushla] Feels like it's all my fault.
♪ Troublesome heart ♪
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