Trespasses

Teaching by day and serving pints by night, Cushla is caught between two worlds. As she champions her young pupil Davy and faces sectarian violence, Cushla pulls back from the affair. But Michael persuades her that we ‘must be true to love--or hate wins’. They begin a secret, passionate relationship that changes everything.

As Michael speaks out more boldly in public, Cushla and his friends fear for him. Cushla and Michael’s love deepens amid secrets and danger. She discovers he’s lied to her about his family and in a furious showdown, he confesses and promises to love her honestly. Just as they are ready to build a future, tragedy strikes, devastating Cushla and shaking their community to its core.

Cushla grieves and final truths emerge. Gina sobers up and the family faces a final shock.