This collection of Irish feature films captures the excitement and tremulous uncertainty of youth. A varied bunch of young protagonists stand on the brink of adulthood and confront a range of challenges – sexuality; identity; gender inequity; family dysfunction; crime and punishment; unwanted pregnancy and unrequited love. These coming-of-age narratives from new and firmly-established Irish directors, are variously sensitive, harrowing, thought-provoking, funny, entertaining and always compelling. It is a collection that creates a vivid and authentic kaleidoscope of 21st century Ireland through the uncompromising lens of youth.
