The true story of boys being sexually abused at their orphanage ran by a religious community in Newfoundland.The true story of boys being sexually abused at their orphanage ran by a religious community in Newfoundland.The true story of boys being sexually abused at their orphanage ran by a religious community in Newfoundland.
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- 12 wins & 5 nominations
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- TriviaScenes of nude boys taking showers were cut out when the film aired on U.S. TV.
- GoofsAt the beginning of the film during the mass, the altar boy pours the wine and water into the chalice. This is a task for the priest, the other boy would not do this.
- Quotes
[during a drunken party with the other Brothers]
Brother Glackin: I vow and promise to protect every living thing that God has put on this earth. I'll protect *butterflies* and flowers. Children rich and poor. Hmph. I'll even protect CRAB LICE!
[uproarious laughter while Brother MacLaverty leaves in disgust]
Brother Glackin: Any and every living and non-living thing.
[more laughter]
Brother Glackin: I'll protect the bones of dead relatives and the insects that feed on them.
[more uproarious laughter]
Brother Glackin: Ha Ha. I vow. I vow. I VOW! I VOW!
- Alternate versionsOriginally produced for television; released unrated in theaters in the US and broadcast in a edited version on cable TV.
- ConnectionsFeatured in WatchMojo: Top 10 TV Miniseries (2014)
What concerned me however was the amount of child nudity involved which I must admit I found disturbing and in all honesty far more than actually necessary. Am I the only one who felt this?
As a survivor of child abuse, I understand that my perspective on these things might vary from other member's views, but I could not help feel there was simply too much and when I compare the film to "Song For A Raggy Boy" I cannot help but question if all of the child nudity was needed.
Other than this one criticism, I thought the film was excellently produced and cleverly presented with extremely powerful performances from the leads.
Despite my previous comments I would recommend this film.
- kevin_southern_ireland
- Aug 7, 2005
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- Gross US & Canada
- $204,540