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Small Things Like These (2024): Film vs Book
Film · 2024 · Directed by Tim Mielants · Starring Cillian Murphy, Emily Watson
About the film
A coal merchant discovers a secret in a convent.
How close is it to the book?
Very close to the bookThe film follows the short novel's story and its mood faithfully.
Read or watch first?
The book is short enough to read in an evening.
What the book gives you
Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan
A concise, deeply moving book that you can read in one sitting and remember for a long time.
Who will like it: Readers who want a short, powerful story about quiet courage.