Liam

Liam is largely devoid of emotion. He's a detached, distanced observer, and it's hard for the viewer not to feel the same way.

An emotional investment well worth making -- the vision Frears creates is hard, but, even at its bleakest, recognizably human.

It's been beautifully made with tact and care.

This is a fascinating and heartbreaking glimpse into poverty under the Catholic Church's tight grip...