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Derry Girls
Why this pick
Its fast, irreverent teen misadventures and fiercely loyal friend group echo The Young Offenders’ chaotic warmth, while grounding the jokes in everyday family and school pressures.
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SERIES2018 0h 29m / episode IRL
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Why this pick
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Why this pick
Less frantic but similarly humane, this gentle comedy finds warmth in an eccentric male friendship, modest ambitions and the comic dignity of people muddling through ordinary life.
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Why this pick
Irish childhood escapades, offbeat local characters and a warm view of mischief make this an easy fit, balancing imaginative silliness with the tender complications of growing up.
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01 / THE STORY
A little about the film.
Coming-of-age drama about lovable rogues Conor and Jock as they navigate their awkward teenage years, hatching plans and adventures to help distract from their tough home lives and their inability to stay out of trouble at school.
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
The people who bring it to life.
Alex Murphy
Conor MacSweeney
Chris Walley
Jock O'Keefe
PJ Gallagher
Barry Walsh
Hilary Rose
Mairéad MacSweeney
Dominic MacHale
Sergeant Healy
Orla Fitzgerald
Orla Walsh
Shane Casey
Billy Murphy
Demi Isaac Oviawe
Linda Walsh