How Harry Became a Tree

2001 5.5 (17 votes) 1h 40m

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

MACT Productions
Eurimages
Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
Cattleya
Film and General Productions
Canal+
Paradox Pictures

Overview

Set in rural Ireland. Believing that "a man is measured by his enemies", Harry Maloney (Colm Meany) sets out to ruin George O'Flaherty – the most powerful man in town, who not only owns the local pub and most of the businesses in the area, but is also the local matchmaker. When Harry's son Gus (Cillian Murphy) – upon whom Harry regularly heaps abuse (mostly mental and verbal) – falls for the lovely Eileen, George helps get the two together. During this time, Harry quietly mobilizes his dastardly plans.