Cillian Murphy can do no wrong right now. The actor starred in one of the biggest films of 2023, “Oppenheimer,” which earned him an Oscar. Now, it appears his next film, “Small Things Like These” is earning just as much acclaim for the actor.
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As seen in the trailer, “Small Things Like These” tells the story of a coal merchant who stumbles into the middle of drama surrounding a local convent. Now, he has to confront his past, as well as reckon with the silence that is all around him thanks to the Catholic Church.
The film stars Cillian Murphy, Eileen Walsh, Michelle Fairley, Clare Dunne, Helen Behan, and Emily Watson. “Small Things Like These” is directed by Tim Mielants, who is primarily known for his TV work on shows such as “Peaky Blinders,” “Legion,” and “Tales From the Loop.”
“Small Things Like These” is set to arrive in theaters on November 8. You can watch the trailer below.
Here’s the synopsis:
Oscar® winner Cillian Murphy delivers a stunning performance as devoted father Bill Furlong in this film based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Claire Keegan. While working as a coal merchant to support his family, he discovers disturbing secrets kept by the local convent — and uncovers truths of his own — forcing him to confront his past and the complicit silence of a small Irish town controlled by the Catholic Church.