How Harry Became a Tree

This drama is set in rural Ireland. Believing that "a man is measured by his enemies", Harry Maloney ('Colm Meany') sets out to ruin George O'Flaherty - the most powerful man in town, who not only owns the local pub and most of the businesses in the area, but is also the local matchmaker. When Harry's son Gus(Cillian Murphy) - upon whom Harry regularly heaps abuse (mostly mental and verbal) - falls for the lovely Eileen, George helps get the two together during this time, Harry quietly mobilizes his dastardly plans.

How Harry Became a Tree is a 2002 drama movie directed by Goran Paskaljevic, starring Adrian Dunbar, Kerry Condon, Cillian Murphy. It holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10 from 1,019 votes and runs 1h 39m.