The Virtues (2019)

In the heart-rending drama, The Virtues, we follow Joseph, a man unraveled by the spectres of a haunted past he's spent decades attempting to drown in alcohol and narcotics. With no immediate kin and the raw sting of his son's departure to Australia with his ex, Joseph finds himself at rock bottom. He abandons the remnants of his life and embarks on a harrowing journey to Ireland, seeking to confront the murky, fear-laced memories of a childhood spent in the care system. Upon reaching his homeland, an emotionally and physically ravaged Joseph reunites with his long-lost sister, Anna, a memory from his past as hazy as the rest. Anna, against the reservations of her cautious husband, Michael, welcomes Joseph into their lives and offers him work at their family-owned construction firm. This act of kindness, however, thrusts Joseph directly into the path of his past demons as he crosses paths with the ominous Craigy, a figure veiled in sinister rumors who insists on dredging up Joseph's buried nightmares. Complicating Joseph's fragile family reunion further is the immediate, magnetic attraction he feels towards Michael's guarded and fiery sister, Dinah. Like Joseph, Dinah is a tempest of anger and loss, her heart encased behind formidable walls and her soul echoing with deeply held secrets. The Virtues is a poignant exploration of the human spirit's resilience, peppered with unexpected moments of humor and tenderness amidst the bitter narrative. The series grapples with hard-hitting themes of repressed memory, redemption, and revenge, posing thought-provoking questions about the essence of family and belonging. Co-written by BAFTA-winning Jack Thorne and director Shane Meadows, this unforgettable series is a gritty, visceral testament to the power of confronting one's past and the redemption that can be found within the bonds of family.

The Virtues is a drama show featuring Stephen Graham and created by Shane Meadows.

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