Lamb 1986

Overview

Lamb is a 1986 film that follows Michael Lamb, a man serving as a father at a reform school in Ireland who begins to question his calling. The narrative shifts when a young runaway named Eoin, who suffers from epilepsy, is sent to the institution. Upon meeting, the two individuals recognize that they are kindred spirits and decide to flee the school together, traveling to London. Their journey is complicated by the fact that they are pursued by the police and are rapidly running out of money. As their situation becomes increasingly desperate, Lamb finds himself forced to make a series of terrible decisions. The film explores the developing bond between the two characters as they attempt to navigate life outside of the reform school while facing mounting external pressures and limited resources. The story focuses on the moral and practical challenges Lamb encounters while attempting to protect Eoin during their time on the run.