On the Edge

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  • Director: John Carney
  • Cast: Cillian Murphy, Tricia Vessey, Martin Carney
  • Genre: Drama
  • Premiere: 2001
  • Running time: 85 min
  • Rated: R

After the death of his alcoholic father, Jonathan Breech steals his father's ashes from his brother's house. He drives a stolen car off a cliff in order to commit suicide but he survives. After this, he accepts an alternative sentence of three months in therapy in a psychiatric hospital. There, he joins a suicide group under the supervision of Dr. Figure. He befriends a disturbed Rachel Row (who saw her mother dying in an accident) and Toby (who accidentally killed his brother in a car crash). During the treatment, the sarcastic Jonathan changes his behavior and sees the importance of being alive.

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Accolades: 1 win & 1 nomination

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