In South Boston, where Irish roots run deep and Catholic tradition reigns, two brothers face similar hardships but lead far different lives. While older brother Terry descends into drugs and crime, 16-year-old Cole vies to make the state baseball championships - but must struggle to withstand his brother's destructive influence.
Michael Angarano
as Cole McKay
Brendan Gleeson
as Desmond McKay
Tom Guiry
as Terry McKay
Melissa Leo
as Margaret McKay
Emily VanCamp
as Kathleen McKay
Michael Rispoli
as Joey
Francis Capra
as Anthony
Finn Curtin
as Coach Mahoney
Scott Winters
as Doctor
Frank T. Wells
as Father Magruder
Wilson Better
as Graves
Bonnie Dennison
as Maria
