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Synopsis: This film takes us back to 1980s Dublin seen through the eyes of a 14-year-old boy named Conor who is looking for a break from a home strained by his parents' relationship and money troubles, while trying to adjust to his new inner-city public school where the kids are rough and the teachers are rougher. He finds a glimmer of hope in the mysterious, über-cool and beautiful Raphina, and with the aim of winning her heart he invites her to star in his band's music videos. There's only one problem: he's not part of a band...yet. She agrees, and now Conor must deliver what he's promised - calling himself "Cosmo" and immersing himself in the vibrant rock music trends of the decade, he forms a band with a few lads, and the group pours their heart into writing lyrics and shooting videos.
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Music
Production: Likely Story
  Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 13 wins & 37 nominations.
 
IMDB:
8.0
Metacritic:
79
Rotten Tomatoes:
95%
PG-13
Year:
2016
106 min
$3,233,839
4,814 Views


ONE MONTH EARLIER

INT. CONOR’S KITCHEN (CONTINUOUS) - DAY

Finally, the sound of someone racing down the stairs from

above. The door opens and BRENDAN, (20), tumbles into the

room carrying an ash tray, glass of wine, tobacco pouch,

rolling papers and matches. He sits down at the vacant seat,

beside his brother. Brendan has long hair, and a moustache.

He’s handsome.

BRENDAN:

This meeting has been called to

order. Pray proceed.

He lights a cigarette.

ROBERT:

Okay, so we wanted to talk about

finances. Penny?

PENNY:

What? Go ahead.

BRENDAN:

(to his brother)

This is going to be heavy.

ROBERT:

Well, as you might have noticed-

your mother and I are really

struggling at the moment, like the

rest of the country. I haven’t had

a single commission this year. Your

mother is on a three day week. It

doesn’t look like it’s going to get

much brighter.

(CONTINUED)

6.

He knocks back his drink. The kids wait for what’s coming

next.

PENNY:

So we’ve had a look through the

accounts, and we see quite a

significant saving if we were to

alter the education situation.

CONOR:

What “education situation”?

BRENDAN:

(intuiting)

He means your school. They’re

taking you out of school.

CONOR:

(excited)

What?!

ROBERT:

We’re not taking you out of school.

We’re transferring you from one

school to another.

CONOR:

Why!?

ROBERT:

We have to make some cuts to the

budget. I’d suggest taking your

brother out of college, but he’s

already dropped out of his own

volition.

BRENDAN:

(raising a glass)

Thank you Dad.

CONOR:

Cuts? I’m already wearing three

jumpers, indoors. And a hat. I read

by candlelight! And it’s the 1980s.

I’m like Tiny Tim up there!

Brendan laughs.

ROBERT:

Don’t act so entitled. I grew up in

a council house with five brothers.

BRENDAN:

(mock surprised)

Really? Tell us about that dad. For

the first time ever.

(CONTINUED)

PENNY:

A school that’s close by. So

there’s no transport costs. You can

cycle in. And you can get lunch

back here. There’s two savings

already! It’s a non-fee paying

school.

ROBERT:

Those Jesuits are far too soft on

you anyway.

BRENDAN:

The Jesuits have a long history of

education.

ROBERT:

So do the Christian Brothers.

Silence.

CONOR:

Who are the Christian Brothers?

BRENDAN:

The Christian Brothers, Conor, are

a order of the Catholic Church,

appointed in the education,

formation, and beating of their

young charges.

ROBERT:

Oh be quiet Brendan! Six years at

the hands of the Jesuits yourself,

and look at what they did for you!

BRENDAN:

Well they didn’t beat me.

PENNY:

Brendan! Cut that out. Synge Street

is a perfectly reputable school.

You’ll settle in in no time.

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John Carney

John Carney (born 1972) is an Irish film and TV writer/director who specialises in low-budget indie films. He is best known for his award-winning 2007 movie Once. He is also a co-creator of the Irish TV drama series Bachelors Walk. more…

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