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Borstal Boy (2001)

1h 31m 2001 United Kingdom, Ireland

At just sixteen, Brendan Behan, a young IRA soldier, embarks on a daring bombing mission from Ireland to Liverpool amid World War II's chaos. However, his plans unravel when authorities catch him, leading to his arrest and subsequent confinement in Borstal, a reform school for troubled teens in East Anglia, England. Behind bars, Brendan grapples with the reality of his situation while reflecting on his ideals and the turbulent world outside, offering a poignant exploration of youth, rebellion, and the search for identity.

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