In this stunning political thriller, director James Marsh (Man on Wire, Project Nim) tells the story of Collette McVeigh, a committed member of the IRA who is forced to turn against her beliefs and her family.
Running Time: 101 min. Director: James Marsh Cast: Clive Owen, Andrea Riseborough and Gillian Anderson
While growing up in a Republican home in the 1970s, the McVeigh family turned radical when one of the sons was killed in an act of political terrorism. Decades later, Collette McVeigh is now living as an active IRA member, but after a failed bombing attempt in London, she falls into the hands of the MI5, and they give her a choice. She can do jail time or become an informant. Fearing for her own child, she returns to Belfast, working for British intelligence. But as suspicion around her builds, her home becomes a very dangerous place. Featuring incredible performances by Andrea Riseborough, Clive Owen, and the X-Files' Gillian Anderson, and a twisting, ever-deepening plot, Shadow Dancer explores the intersection of politics and family. With a keen eye for human interaction, director James Marsh shows how shifting loyalties can challenge even the most deeply held beliefs.
