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Hush-a-Bye Baby

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Hush-a-Bye Baby

6.0

1h 12m

1990

Synopsis

1980s Derry: Goretti Friel, one of a spirited group of teenage friends, meets Ciarán at her Irish language class, and romance blossoms. When he is arrested and imprisoned by the British army, Goretti is dismayed to find herself pregnant. Left to deal with the crisis alone, she is tormented by the conflicts of her growing belly and the influence of a Catholic upbringing.

Director

Margo Harkin

DramaRomance

abortionthe troubles (north ireland, 1966-98)teen pregnancyreproductive freedom

Cast & Crew

Emer McCourt

Emer McCourt

as Goretti Friel

Michael Liebman

Michael Liebman

as Ciarán

Cathy Casey

as Dinky

Julie Rodgers

as Majella

Sinéad O'Connor

Sinéad O'Connor

as Sinéad

Rosina Brown

as Mrs Friel

Seamus Ball

as Mr Friel

Julie McDonald

as Fidelma

Marie Jones

Marie Jones

as Mrs McGuigan

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