Stephen Rea
Jaye Davidson
Miranda Richardson
Forest Whitaker
:: PLOT ::
The film opens as a psychological thriller – IRA foot soldier Fergus and a unit of other IRA fighters, including a woman named Jude and led by Maguire, kidnap Jody, a black British soldier. The IRA demands the release of other jailed IRA members, threatening to execute Jody in three days if their demands are not met. While the amiable Fergus guards Jody, they develop a bond – much to the chagrin of the other IRA men. During this time, Jody tells Fergus the story about the Scorpion and the Frog.
The Crying Game is about the main character Fergus' experiences as a member of the IRA, his brief but meaningful encounter with Jody who is held prisoner by the group, and his unexpected romantic relationship with Jody's girlfriend, Dil whom Fergus promised Jody he would protect. Events force Fergus to decide what he wants for the future, and ultimately what his nature dictates that he must do.
