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On the Edge (2001) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 2001 · 85 mins · English
- Directed by
- John Carney
- Starring
- Stephen Rea, Cillian Murphy, Tricia Vessey, Jonathan Jackson, Vincent Walsh, Mary Murray
The story follows a suicidal young man who is admitted to a Dublin psychiatric hospital, where he encounters a group of new friends who profoundly shape his outlook. Amidst a vivid, often reckless exploration of sex, love and other pursuits, his journey becomes a tumultuous quest for meaning and connection.
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