Shadows on Our Skin (1980)

A film from the novel by Jennifer Johnston introducing Joe is an 11-year-old boy growing up on the Bogside of Derry, Northern Ireland. A chance meeting with a girl on his way home from school promises to open up his life in an unexpected and exciting way.

Cast (9)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

M

MacRea Clarke

Joe

M

May Friel

Mum

J

Joe McPartland

Dad

L

Lise-Ann McLaughlin

Kathleen

Ewan Stewart

Brendan

C

Catherine Gibson

Miss McCabe

P

Paul O'Reilly

Joe's Friend

R

Ronan Downey

Martin Casey

John Blundell

Soldier on Bus

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