I am Irish, and whenever I can, I try to see movies that are about Ireland. The only detremental thing about this is, and I don't believe I'm alone in this feeling, that ALL IRISH MOVIES ARE SAD. Have you noticed this?! Everything is a trajedy: forbidden love, heartbreak, deciet, treason, death, war, destruction...watching an irish movie isn't really entertainment. This movie was a very well acted one. It wasn't fun to watch, because, as you soon will find out, it is EXCRUTIATINGLY heartbreaking, and I cried for a good part of it. (at the end, I was BAWLING!) Aidan Quinn, having lived in Ireland for many years when he was a child, along with his brothers: cinematographer Declan, and director Paul, has no trouble passing off the accent, and fits very well into his role. It is an excellent movie, but, in my personal opinion, James Caan seemed displaced in his role... He doesn't even look irish, maybe its must me I still associate him with the Godfather movies.. After watching, "This Is My Father," I STRONGLY suggest you see, "The Matchmaker," which is a light-hearted irish comedy.. ENJOY..