The story of Deirdre of the Sorrows is widely known in Ireland, yet all
but forgotten across the water in Scotland. This great tragic love
story, which has its roots in the ninth or tenth century, is very much
shared by both countries. For Deirdre, according to the legend, fled
with her lover Naoise to Argyll. The oldest song in Scotland is believed
to be Deirdre's haunting farewell to her adopted land as she returns
once more to Ireland.
In this new sequence, Deirdre of the Sorrows, Kenneth Steven beautifully
reimagines the legend of this love story; he brings back to life
Deirdre's journey and attempts to capture its timeless power.