The Banshees Of Inisherin(2022) -

When Pádraic refuses to accept the rejection, Colm delivers a gruesome ultimatum: every time Pádraic tries to talk to him, Colm will cut off one of his own fingers and deliver it to Pádraic’s door. Despite warnings from his sharp-witted sister, Siobhán, Pádraic continues to push, leading to:

Colm begins carrying out his threat, throwing his severed fingers at Pádraic’s cottage.

Set on a remote island off the west coast of Ireland in 1923, The Banshees of Inisherin is a darkly comedic tale of a friendship that ends as abruptly as a lightning strike. The Banshees of Inisherin(2022)

As the Irish Civil War rages visibly on the mainland across the water, the two men stand on the beach amidst the ruins of their bond. The film concludes with a haunting realization: while the physical violence may pause, the bitterness remains, leaving them locked in a permanent, silent standoff. 💡

Colm values art and being remembered; Pádraic values being "nice." When Pádraic refuses to accept the rejection, Colm

In retaliation, Pádraic sets fire to Colm’s house, making sure Colm is inside (though Colm ultimately survives). The Aftermath

The petty, destructive feud mirrors the "brother against brother" conflict happening on the Irish mainland. As the Irish Civil War rages visibly on

Pádraic Súilleabháin, a kind but simple man, is devastated when his lifelong friend Colm Doherty suddenly stops speaking to him. Colm’s reason is blunt: he finds Pádraic "dull" and wants to spend his remaining years composing music rather than wasting time on aimless chatter. The Ultimatum