
Set in rural Ireland. Believing that "a man is measured by his enemies", Harry Maloney (Colm Meany) sets out to ruin George O'Flaherty – the most powerful man in town, who not only owns the local pub and most of the businesses in the area, but is also the local matchmaker. When Harry's son Gus (Cillian Murphy) – upon whom Harry regularly heaps abuse (mostly mental and verbal) – falls for the lovely Eileen, George helps get the two together. During this time, Harry quietly mobilizes his dastardly plans.
Harry

George

Gus

Eileen

Father O'Connor

Margaret

Maeve
George's father

Tim
Sean
Daisy
Maisie
Photographer
Photographer
Rosie

Arthur

Martin

Liam
Robert
Stephan
Irish Wake singer (uncredited)
Musician (uncredited)
Girl 1 Playing with Music Box (uncredited)
Girl 2 Playing with Music Box (uncredited)