in the name of the father

Kaia 2022-04-21 09:01:47

Unjust, false and wrongful convictions bring despair and destruction to mankind. An imperfect system is undoubtedly the grave of human beings. I always thought that "In the Name of the Father" was a family ethics drama, about the "love-hate relationship" between a strict father and a bastard son. But it's actually talking about justice. Why not in the name of justice? Because some people destroy human rights in the name of justice. The father spent his life sticking to the law and faith, and the son finally fought in the name of the father and the truth. In the end, innocent people were released, not because of acquittal, but because of amnesty. Law is open, not only because it concerns all walks of life, but also because it points to the future. There is no eternal right, so we must leave an outlet for the mistakes that may be made today, so that we can have a chance to correct them. Then, procedural justice must be a hurdle to guard.

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In the Name of the Father quotes

  • [after hearing of his father's death]

    Gareth Peirce: [With tears in her eyes] Well, I think they ought to take the word 'compassion' out of the English dictionary.

  • Gerry Conlon: I'll be older than you when I get out of this place. If I get out. Are you listening to me?

    Giuseppe Conlon: I'm not talking to you.

    Gerry Conlon: Now who's being childish?

    Giuseppe Conlon: I've not heard a sensible word out of you in two weeks. That stuff will kill you.

    [talking about drugs]

    Gerry Conlon: Sure I'm dead anyway. Look I'm sorry. I'll not take it again as long as you live. Are you happy now?

    Giuseppe Conlon: No.

    Gerry Conlon: Why not?

    Giuseppe Conlon: I don't want you to take it whether I live or die.

    Gerry Conlon: Oh, give me strength. Ok, I'll do nothing to annoy you in your grave. Now are you happy?

    Giuseppe Conlon: Is that a promise?

    Gerry Conlon: Ay, maybe.