Since Frances Normand's boyfriend is murdered by british forces in North Ireland , she decides to investigate this weird murder , she plays the role of an American human rights activist .A punch in the middle of the face , because it concerns about a conspiracy , cover up and ambush policial, inspired by similar events in 1980 .Filmed in documental mood for Ken Loach. Briiliant performances of Frances Mc Dormand and Brian Cox.One of my favorites political thrillers of the nineties.