Set in rural Ireland. Believing that "a man is measured by his enemies", Harry Maloney (Colm Meany) sets out to ruin George O'Flaherty – the most powerful man in town, who not only owns the local pub and most of the businesses in the area, but is also the local matchmaker. When Harry's son Gus (Cillian Murphy) – upon whom Harry regularly heaps abuse (mostly mental and verbal) – falls for the lovely Eileen, George helps get the two together. During this time, Harry quietly mobilizes his dastardly plans.
Cheating Notes
Harry declares George —the richest man in town— to be his enemy, not because he did him any wrong, really, but because he thinks that a man's worth is measured by how great his enemies are.
George, who not only owns the local pub and most of the businesses in the area, is also the local matchmaker. For his latest attempt at matchmaking, he brings in young and pretty Eileen to the town. Gus, Harry's son, likes Eileen and refuses to work at the farm further if George refuses to match him with her. So, Harry reluctantly strikes a deal with George: some of his cabbage harvest in exchange for Eileen’s hand in marriage to Gus.
Gus and Eileen get married, with the added condition that Eileen will spend some time helping out at George's place for a while, since his wife has just given birth.
On their honeymoon, Eileen tries to be intimate with Gus, but he’s unable to perform. A few days later, when she tries again, he cums prematurely while they’re still only kissing (28:40).
While Eileen is doing laundry at George’s place, he successfully seduces her, and they end up having sex (32:25).
Harry heavily suspects that something has happened between Eileen and George and tells Gus about it (44:08). Gus is a beta cuck and reacts as such. Eileen practically admits to him that she did sleep with George and urges him to hit her, saying she wouldn’t blame him if he did. He doesn't do that but instead replies that he will always be gentle with her.
Harry tries to pressure Eileen into lying in front of Gus, the town priest, and some townsfolk, claiming that George forced himself on her. She denies the accusation but also doesn’t admit to having slept with George.
After an argument with Harry, Eileen runs to George’s place seeking comfort. Harry catches them in an embrace (1:00:16).
Eileen and Gus finally consummate their marriage (1:15:05).
George makes love to his own wife (1:23:20).
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