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The eldest brother and a devout Catholic, Thomas is obsessed with religious ritual. He spends the night holding a vigil at the church, eventually attempting to rebuild a smashed statue of the Virgin Mary with candle wax.

After getting stabbed in a pub brawl, Michael refuses medical attention. He roams the city bleeding, hoping to pass his injury off as a workplace accident the next day to claim financial compensation. Orphans_1998_HD_-_Altadefinizione01

Reviewers on sites like RogerEbert.com and Rotten Tomatoes have noted the film's unique blend of gritty realism and surreal humor, such as a storm literally ripping the roof off the church during the wake. The eldest brother and a devout Catholic, Thomas

Following a private wake at a local pub, an emotional confrontation leads to a series of absurdist and violent events that separate the siblings: He roams the city bleeding, hoping to pass

(1998) is a darkly comedic Scottish drama directed by Peter Mullan , centered on four adult siblings in Glasgow grappling with the sudden death of their mother. The story unfolds over one chaotic, stormy night preceding her funeral, during which each sibling spirals in their own specific way. Plot Summary