Withdrawal

Overview

Based on the writings of David Chapman and Jimmy Brennan, Withdrawal is about Jimmy, a heroin user in a Dublin psychiatric hospital. His thoughts and observations dominate, his subjective voice-over speculating on the lives of his companions. Jimmy leaves the hospital, returning to the city to reconcile with his loved ones, but his withdrawal leads ultimately to a dead end.

Cast

Mark Quinn

Addict

Marian O'Loughlin

Mary

Gerard McSorley

Gerry

Liam Sweeney

Joshua

Frank McDonald

Nurse

Patricia McMenamin

Mother

Jimmy Brennan

Narrator (voice)