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Key Features:
Family drama, Crime, Desperation, Underworld, Taxi driver, Dysfunctional family, Poverty, Substance abuse, Moral dilemma, Sacrifice
Tone:
serious, gritty, dramatic
Target Audience:
Fans of social realism, Viewers interested in crime dramas, Those who appreciate character-driven stories, People who enjoy intense and emotional films
Emotional Arc:
Desperation → Conflict → Hope

Glassland

2015-04-17
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In a desperate attempt to reunite his broken family, a young taxi driver becomes entangled in the criminal underworld.

Genres
Drama
Cast
Jack Reynor, Toni Collette, Will Poulter, Michael Smiley, Ally Ní Chiárain, Joe Mullins, Dairíne Ní Dhonnchú, D.J. McGrath, Jack Barrett, Kian Murphy
Crew
Gerard Barrett, Gerard Barrett
Rating
4.9(61 votes)
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