The opening scene of this film makes sure we know who the bad-guy is, Good Joe, the greyhound trainer. We first meet him throwing a bag, full of what we are not certain but are given to understand that it is unwanted pups, into the lake. And he never really improves from that opening.
The film is set in Northern Ireland, with the troubles serving to create a history for some of the characters, while others certainly don’t want to see the Peace Process continue.