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In the heart-torn corners of Northern Ireland, a widowed diplomat, Henry Stanfield, is on a quest for redemption - both on a personal and professional level. Appointed as the Truth Commissioner by the British prime minister, he is burdened with the responsibility of unveiling the shadows of a tragic past - the disappearance of Connor Roche, a young boy presumed to be killed as an informer by the I.R.A two decades ago. A man of honour, Stanfield is determined to bridge the chasm of silence, even as the prime suspect of the case, Michael Madden, resides across the Atlantic in America's safe haven.
From the grieving heart of Connor's mother and sister, Maria, springs hope as they welcome Stanfield's investigation. They believe in a cover-up, a hidden truth that has been suppressed under the weight of political agendas. Stanfield navigates through a sea of reluctant witnesses, from ex-Sinn Fein member turned politician, Francis Gilroy, to the retired RUC chief, James Fenton, each holding a piece of the puzzle. His mission becomes a tightrope walk as he duly spar with the chief constable and suspects his assistant Laura's clandestine dinner with Jake Marston, a known spy.
Caught in the crossfire between London and Dublin's buried secrets, Stanfield's pursuit of the truth threatens to shake the foundations of power and expose old sins that cast long, dark shadows. Simultaneously, he is also striving to mend the strained relationship with his daughter, Emma. The Truth Commissioner is a stirring tale of one man's pursuit of truth and reconciliation, set against the backdrop of a nation grappling with its haunted past and uncertain future. The story echoes with intrigue and suspense, and reminds us that the quest for truth is often a double-edged sword.
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The Truth Commissioner is a drama movie featuring Roger Allam and directed by Declan Recks.
The Truth Commissioner is currently streaming on Hoopla.