A Plague on Both Your Houses (1999)

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Couples from mixed Protestant and Catholic marriages recount the difficulties they’ve encountered in a divided society, including rejection by their families, friction in the workplace, intimidation in their neighbourhoods, and the bullying suffered by their children for choices made by their parents. They also detail their strategies of resistance and survival, and significant instances of unexpected moral support from across the sectarian divide.

Director: Margo Harkin
Runtime: 39 min
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Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Margo Harkin

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Plague on Both Your Houses about?
Couples from mixed Protestant and Catholic marriages recount the difficulties they’ve encountered in a divided society, including rejection by their families, friction in the workplace, intimidation in their neighbourhoods, and the bullying suffered by their children for choices made by their parents. They also detail their strategies of resistance and survival, and significant instances of unexpected moral support from across the sectarian divide.
Who directed A Plague on Both Your Houses?
A Plague on Both Your Houses was directed by Margo Harkin.
How long is A Plague on Both Your Houses?
A Plague on Both Your Houses has a runtime of 39m (39 minutes).