Intermission

Set in Dublin, Ireland, the story unfolds across busy streets and everyday locations that become stages for the characters' schemes. Major scenes move from a bank, to a city bus, and to a canal, grounding the drama in recognisable urban spaces. The city’s ordinary venues serve as pressure points where petty crime, personal betrayals, and violent confrontations erupt.

💥 Crime

From Lehiff’s initial street theft to the kidnapping plot and a fatal police confrontation, the narrative reveals how crime spills beyond individuals into the wider community. The involvement of Ben and the docusoap frame suggests a commentary on how media can magnify and distill chaos into entertainment. The pursuit exposes moral ambiguity, as some characters exploit others for gain while others struggle to do the right thing. The violence and its consequences ripple through friends, lovers, and strangers, showing the fragility of trust in urban life.

❤️ Relationships

John's desperation to win Deirdre back drives the emotional core of the story. Deirdre is torn between past affection and present risks, especially as she navigates new partners and past betrayals. The ensemble of Sally, Sam, and Noeleen adds layers of jealousy, insecurity, and power dynamics that threaten fragile bonds. The chaotic events test loyalty and forgiveness, revealing how relationships can move toward renewal or fracture under pressure.

🎥 Media

The presence of a film-maker in the middle of the plot foregrounds media as both witness and architect of reality. Ben’s docusoap framing reshapes events into televised narrative, prompting questions about sensationalism and responsibility. The detective’s pursuit is captured for television, highlighting how entertainment can distort perception and ethics. The conclusion invites viewers to consider the costs of turning crime into spectacle.