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The documentary charts the mass exodus of 7 million Irish men and women from the famine-swept villages of 19th century Ireland to the industrialized cities of America. Narrated by Kelly McGillis, this poignant and elegant production personalizes the transatlantic journey by focusing on the lives of eight specific immigrants. Letters they wrote home to Ireland describing their experiences in America are read by Liam Nelson, Gabriel Byrne and Aidan Quinn. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Liam Neeson
UK
Best movies:
Schindler's List (1993)
Batman Begins (2005)
The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
Gabriel Byrne
Ireland
Best movies:
The Usual Suspects (1995)
Enemy of the State (1998)
Dead Man (1995)
Aidan Quinn
USA
Best movies:
The Mission (1986)
Song for a Raggy Boy (2003)
Un coeur à l'envers (2010)
Kelly McGillis
USA
Best movies:
Top Gun: Maverick (2022) - a.f.
The Accused (1988)
Witness (1985)
Brenda Fricker
Ireland
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A Time to Kill (1996)