In The Land of Saints and Sinners Lookmovies the filmmakers emphasize their intention to be taken seriously right from the start by commencing the story with a car bomb explosion in Belfast. Led by Doireann, portrayed by Kerry Condon, the I.R.A operatives execute their mission but inadvertently cause collateral damage. As they flee to the Republic, they mistakenly settle in a village inhabited by Finbar, played by Liam Neeson.