In the Name of the Father (2002)

I first watched this in 2003 or 2004. I rediscovered this 17 minute version recently. There were more scenes when I first watched it; an additional, slightly longer shower scene, a scene of the father not locked out of the son's bedroom, a scene in which the boy deliberately withholds food from the dog, and a scene including a suspicious but ultimately satisfied police inspector near the end.

The first time I watched, I was enthralled, fascinated and shocked. Mesmerized. For years, I avoided thinking about this film, and alternately searched vehemently to find it again.

This 17 minute version is still a story perfectly told, and thoroughly captivating. I hope someday I find the complete version again.