From the viewpoint of “Buddy” (Jude Hill), a precocious and big-hearted young boy, you’re pulled into the turmoil that was Belfast in the 1960’s. A majority of the folks living in the Republic of Ireland (the southern part of the country) consider themselves Catholic, and those in Northern Ireland (including Belfast) are Protestant, but the clash wasn’t exactly about religion, more about the politics of remaining under the umbrella of the United Kingdom (unionists in the North) as opposed to joining the rest of the country as a sovereign state (nationalists in the South). A time dubbed “The Troubles” began in the 60’s and didn’t really let up until the late 90’s (though there’s still conflict to this day); independent groups in favor of remaining with the UK along with the British army and police brought on violence in the 60’s and beyond to any Catholic (nationalist) homes, and didn’t discriminate who they attacked or hurt. It was a dangerous and scary time for any young person including Buddy, who lived on a street where both sides of the coin had been living harmoniously for as long as he could remember.