In the Dublin of 1922 with Civil War about to break out, working
class Annie Reilly is thrilled to win a scholarship to Eccles
Street Convent School. A little frozen out by her old friends, yet
not wholly accepted by all of her new classmates, she is pleased to
be befriended by Susie O'Neill an easy-going girl from a much more
comfortable background. Through Susie's brother, Annie meets Peter
Scanlon, a neighbour of the O'Neill's and a pupil at Belvedere
college. Having been radicalised by the execution of Kevin Barry,
another Belvedere pupil, Peter becomes involved with the rebels who
oppose the Treaty with Britain, and who are in conflict with the
forces of the newly formed Irish Free State. As families and
friends across the nation are forced to choose sides, and with
Peter's conservative parents unaware of the dangerous role their
son is adopting, Annie and Peter find their friendship coming under
strain. Torn socially between her old friends and the exciting
opportunities her new school presents, Annie is further confused
when fighting breaks out on the streets of the city, with Irishmen
now fighting other Irishmen. When Peter comes under suspicion from
the police he asks Annie to cover for him. Reluctantly she provides
him with an alibi, knowing that this also places her at risk of
arrest - and with it the loss of her vitally-important scholarship.
While all of the friends try to enjoy normal life - engaging in
after-school classes, sports and concerts - there is no escaping
the conflict that is rocking the country. Annie and Peter argue,
but despite disagreeing with his secret activities as a messenger
for the Die Hards, Annie keeps his secret. Annie's father, who
drives a hackney that is often used by government officials, is
targeted by the rebels, and Annie is kidnapped at gunpoint to force
her father to co-operate in an assassination bid. Knowing that both
sides have become increasingly brutal and ruthless, Peter is
horrified when he learns of the danger that Annie now faces. Torn
between his convictions and the debt that he owes to Annie, Peter
has a stark choice to make. And when he risks everything for his
friend, Annie too has to struggle with loyalty and the notion of
informing on a friend, when other peoples' lives are in the
balance.
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