Ratcatcher (Criterion Collection) (Blu-ray)

This striking drama from Lynne Ramsey is set in a tough section of Glasgow during a 1973 garbage strike. The focus is on a 12-year-old boy who accidentally drowns his best friend, but decides to keep quiet because he can't relate to family members. He eventually makes friends with another boy-who has an affection for animals-and a girl who has been sexually exploited by a gang. William Eadie, Tommy Flanagan and Mandy Matthews star. 94 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English DTS HD stereo Master Audio; Subtitles: English; interviews; photo gallery; bonus shorts "Small Deaths" (1995), "Kill the Day" (1996), "Gasman" (1997).

Starring: Lynne Ramsay Jr., Tommy Flanagan, Mandy Matthews, William Eadie, Michelle Stewart, Lynne Ramsay, Anne Mclean, Craig Bonar, Leanne Mullen, John Miller, Jackie Quinn, Stephen King, John Commerford, Lisa Taylor

Director: Dan McCann, Henry Winkler, John Korty, Mark L. Rosen

Rating: NR