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Film set in Ireland in 1845 which tells the story of Colmán Sharkey, a fisherman, father and husband, who gives shelter to a stranger on the orders of the priest.

Film set in Ireland in 1845 which tells the story of Colmán Sharkey, a fisherman, father and husband, who gives shelter to a stranger on the orders of the priest. Patsy, an ex-soldier, is not long in the country when 'the plague' hits the crops. It leads to the Great Famine and millions of people have to leave or die.

Film stèidhte ann an Èireann ann an 1845 a’ togail air sgeulachd Colmán Sharkey, iasgair, pòsta le teaghlach. Air òrdugh an t-sagairt tha e a’ toirt fasgadh do choigreach, Patsy. Tha Patsy, a b’ àbhaist a bhith na shaighdear air tilleadh dhan dùthaich dìreach nuair tha a’ Ghort Mhòr air buaileadh – dè bu chòir daoine a dhèanamh - fuireach le gainnead biadh no an dachaigh fhàgail.

1 hour, 26 minutes

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Sun 21 Jan 2024 22:00

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