Belfast (2021) -

is a semi-autobiographical coming-of-age film written and directed by Kenneth Branagh . The "piece" is widely considered a deeply personal "love letter" to Branagh's own childhood in Northern Ireland. Core Story & Themes

The film is set in during the early stages of The Troubles . It centers on Buddy , a 9-year-old boy (played by Jude Hill), as he navigates the joys of childhood—like movies and a first crush—against the backdrop of rising sectarian violence in his working-class neighborhood.

The central conflict involves Buddy’s parents facing a life-altering choice: stay in their beloved community or move to England for safety and a better financial future.