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Tale

Over four turbulent decades during The Troubles in Northern Ireland

The real-life Dolours Price was married to Irish actor Stephen Rea for two decades (1983-2003).

During this time, Rea appeared in the film for which she is probably best known in the United States: the 1992 romantic thriller The Crying Game

In that film, Rea plays Fergus, an extremely reluctant and ambivalent member of the Irish Republican Army (IRA)—the same organization with which Price was involved for many years.

But when faced with violence, is the use of counter-violence justified?

The series asks the difficult question of whether the state discriminates against you and whether you are not using violence in your pursuit of justice.

It follows the development of the recent conflict in Northern Ireland through the lives of two sisters

The fact that the story allows us to see the perspective of all the players adds to the depth of the issue.

Fast-paced and beautifully shot and directed

Strong performances in both the lead and supporting roles, especially the two sisters, make this a must-see series for anyone interested in the 30-year conflict in Northern Ireland.