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On the Edge

A joyride through sex, love, and other activities.

A suicidal young man is committed to a Dublin psychiatric hospital where he meets new friends who greatly influence his life.

20011h 25mRDrama, Romance

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About On the Edge

Directors
John Carney
Cast
Cillian Murphy, Martin Carney, Paul Hickey, Camille O'Sullivan, Vincent Walsh, Vinny Murphy
Genres
Drama, Romance
Content rating
R
Original language
English
Production countries
Ireland
Status
Released

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