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After their father's death, the two brothers who reside alone in his house find themselves locked in escalating disputes over the simplest topics, creating an atmosphere of relentless tension. A young local priest seeks to intervene, hoping to mediate their escalating conflict before it culminates in carnage. The play explores the destructive nature of sibling rivalry and the desperate attempts for harmony amid deep emotional turmoil.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Drama & Plays/Drama
Authors: Martin McDonagh
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