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Small Things Like These
Movie (2024)
In 1985, while working as a coal merchant to support his family, Bill Furlong discovers disturbing secrets kept by the local convent and uncovers truths of his own; forcing him to confront his past and the complicit silence of a small Irish town controlled by the Catholic Church.
Movie (2024)
In 1985, while working as a coal merchant to support his family, Bill Furlong discovers disturbing secrets kept by the local convent and uncovers truths of his own; forcing him to confront his past and the complicit silence of a small Irish town controlled by the Catholic Church.
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Sex & Nudity
There is no sexual content or nudity in this film. It focuses entirely on heavy drama and emotional themes.
Violence & Gore
The film contains very limited physical conflict, with no graphic violence or gore. It relies more on the emotional distress of the characters.
Profanity
There is infrequent mild language used throughout the film. Examples include 'sh*t' used in frustrated conversation and occasional use of 'b*stard'.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Characters are seen engaging in social drinking and smoking, which is consistent with the film's 1980s setting and working-class context. These scenes are used to depict everyday life rather than glorifying substance use.
Frightening Scenes
The film is psychologically heavy and somber, dealing with themes of institutional corruption and childhood trauma. While there are no traditional scares, the intense emotional weight and atmosphere may be disturbing for younger viewers.
Key Insights
Quick summary and important considerations
This is a serious story about someone who learns that even in a quiet, small town, it is important to stand up for what is right when you see something unfair.
Content Warnings
Institutional abuse
Emotional distress
Detailed Analysis
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What Parents Need to Know
The film explores sensitive, real-world subject matter involving institutional trauma, which may provoke difficult questions about authority and injustice.
What Kids Can Learn
Viewers are encouraged to consider the weight of personal responsibility and the role of the bystander in community life.
Key Topics Discussed
Institutional ethics
Social conformity
Historical accountability
Why Parents Might Like It
The film provides a poignant, character-driven examination of the tension between personal conscience and the pressure to conform within a tight-knit society.
Positives & learning
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Positive messages
The narrative emphasizes the profound impact of individual courage and the moral necessity of speaking out against institutional wrongdoing, even at great personal cost.
Role models
The protagonist demonstrates integrity by prioritizing ethical obligations over social convenience, providing a clear example of moral fortitude in the face of widespread intimidation.
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Learning
Offers historical insight into the social dynamics of 1980s Ireland and the cultural influence of religious institutions on private life.
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