Mickybo and Me

In this poignant coming-of-age tale set against the backdrop of the early Troubles in Northern Ireland in 1970, we follow the unlikely bond formed between two young boys who find solace and adventure through their shared obsession with the classic movie "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid." Amidst a period of unrest, they are drawn together by their dreams of escaping to a land as vast and untamed as the American West. As political tensions rise around them and life at home becomes increasingly difficult, the boys decide to embark on a journey to Australia in search of new beginnings inspired by their favorite film heroes. Their audacious adventure takes them far from their familiar surroundings, testing the strength of their friendship and revealing the resilience and resourcefulness of youth as they navigate the challenges and wonders of an unfamiliar world.