In 1923 on Inisherin, Padraic tries to restore his friendship with Colm after Colm suddenly cuts him off, but Colm’s escalating demand for solitude draws their neighbors into a costly feud.
- Scenes 1–14
Padraic inhabits an easy routine of animals, home, pub, and daily companionship with Colm.
- Scenes 15–40
Colm’s rejection exposes Padraic’s dependence on the friendship and raises the possibility that his easy manner is part of the problem.
- Scenes 41–50
Padraic asks the priest to put in a word; Colm then gives Padraic a concrete threat against further contact.
- Scenes 51–79
Padraic navigates gossip, violence, loneliness, and attempted apologies while trying to understand Colm’s terms.
- Scenes 80–91
Colm’s first missing finger makes his demand for silence undeniable; Siobhan returns the finger and asks what would end the feud.
- Scene 121
Colm appears with every finger missing as Siobhan prepares to leave, bringing the feud to its destructive peak.
- Just before
- Scene 123
Siobhan packs to leave; she and Padraic say goodbye tearfully.
- Scene 124
Siobhan turns away from the house and disappears around the bend.
- Scene 125
Siobhan boards the boat alongside the tearful Declan.
- Scene 126
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