On the Edge (2001)

Director:

John Carney

Writers:

Daniel James (written by) and
John Carney (written by)

Release Date:

21 September 2001 (Ireland)

Genre:

Drama

Plot:

On the Edge is about suicidal patients discovering their true selves while going through therapy in a treatment center.

Plot Keywords:

Suicide | Suicidal | Stolen Car | Mental Health | Suicide Attempt

Awards:

1 win & 1 nomination

Cast

Martin Carney	...	Priest
Paul Hickey	...	Mikey
Camille O'Sullivan	...	Mikey's Wife
Cillian Murphy	...	Jonathan Breech
Vincent Walsh	...	Bouncer
Vinny Murphy	...	Bouncer
Mary Murray	...	Maria
Gavin Coleman	...	Maria's Boyfriend
Patrick Murray	...	Joyrider
Stephen Rea	...	Dr. Figure
Aidan Kelly	...	Patient in Recreation Room
John Burke	...	Patient in Recreation Room
Anna Manahan	...	Cat Woman
Des Smith	...	Patient with Cup
Judy Cameron	...	Woman Playing Piano

Also Known As:

Catch the Sun (USA) (working title)
The Smiling Suicide Club (USA) (working title)

MPAA:

Rated R for language, some disturbing images and sexual content, and for some drug material.

Runtime:

Argentina:85 min

Country:

Ireland

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

DTS (as Digital dts Sound) | Dolby Digital

Certification:

Finland:K-15 | Iceland:12 | UK:15 (video rating) | Argentina:16 | Germany:12 | UK:15 | USA:R | Australia:MA (cable rating)

Filming Locations:

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Company:

Blank Page Productions

Quotes:

[after Toby has killed himself]
Jonathan: You can never really know what was going through a person's mind at that exact moment. If they survive, they'll never tell you. If they succeed, all you can do is spend the rest of your life feeling guilty. You're only concern can be for the people they leave behind. They're the ones to look out for.

Soundtrack:

Alright

Comedy on a most serious issue.Message:Treasure Life

i am tired of going into details on films . Cillian Murphy is captivating. The comedy is brilliant in timing and delivery and Stephen Rea plays it low profile in this film. Such constant and well done comedic content is based around young adults whon in despair do not wish to live and are institutionalised for it. (which is rare enough to find mental health assistance in ireland). the main character starts out wanting to end his life , commits sarcasm and jokes on all serious matters to hide his pain. He then through a series of life's common events, grows to appreciate life in a most touching way. as they say Tragedy Plus Time Equals Comedy" which seems to make a premise of this film yet for the character, his comedy stemming from pain grows to enlightenment. anyone who can understandably see the levels of mental depression in ireland that go without treatment can , i hope , relate to the issue at hand and appreciate the ability to laugh at life as well as treasure it. anyway this is how i interpret it, ( nothing worse than a critic, lol) ;-)