in the name of the father

Kaia 2022-04-21 09:01:47

Unjust, false and wrongful convictions bring despair and destruction to mankind. An imperfect system is undoubtedly the grave of human beings. I always thought that "In the Name of the Father" was a family ethics drama, about the "love-hate relationship" between a strict father and a bastard son. But it's actually talking about justice. Why not in the name of justice? Because some people destroy human rights in the name of justice. The father spent his life sticking to the law and faith, and the son finally fought in the name of the father and the truth. In the end, innocent people were released, not because of acquittal, but because of amnesty. Law is open, not only because it concerns all walks of life, but also because it points to the future. There is no eternal right, so we must leave an outlet for the mistakes that may be made today, so that we can have a chance to correct them. Then, procedural justice must be a hurdle to guard.

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In the Name of the Father quotes

  • Gerry Conlon: What I remember most about my childhood is holding your hand. My wee hand in your big hand, and the smell of tobacco. I remember, I could smell the tobacco in the palm of your hand. When I want to feel happy, I try to remember the smell of tobacco.

    Giuseppe Conlon: Hold my hand.

  • Giuseppe Conlon: I'm going to die.

    Gerry Conlon: Don't be saying that.

    Giuseppe Conlon: I'm scared.

    Gerry Conlon: There's no reason to be scared. You have nothing to be scared about.

    Giuseppe Conlon: Don't you be comforting me when I can see the truth staring me in the face. I'm scared I'm gonna die here.

    Gerry Conlon: You're not dying alright?

    Giuseppe Conlon: Can I not say a thing without you contradicting me? I'm scared to leave your mother behind.

    Gerry Conlon: Look, you are not going to die alright? If you do, sure I can look after Ma alright.

    Giuseppe Conlon: You think I'd leave Sara in your care?

    Gerry Conlon: What do you mean?

    Giuseppe Conlon: You haven't the maturity to take care of yourself, let alone your mother.