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After 20 years of no contact with his father, Jack McCarthy (played by Hurley) travels from New York to his father Larry's death bed in Cork. Upon arrival he is furious to find his father alive and well and even more so when he then discovers he can't leave. Soon, father and son are forced to deal with a painful history. At the core of their conflict is Larry's denial about the death of his wife, Jack's mother. The story explores the difficult and painful, but often very hilarious ways they try to communicate. Forging a begrudging peace, the reality of life sets in when Larry discloses to Jack another truth that leads to a final reconciliation.
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debt
dying father
estranged son
irish immigrant
return to hometown
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Questions about The Pier
How long is The Pier?
The Pier has a runtime of 1h 24m (1 hour and 24 minutes).
Who directed The Pier?
The Pier was directed by Gerard Hurley and released in 2011.
What genre is The Pier?
The Pier is a Drama, Romance film (2011).
Who stars in The Pier?
The cast of The Pier includes Karl Johnson, Gerard Hurley, Lili Taylor, Mary Foskett, David O'Reilly.
