Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Emer McCourt
Goretti Friel
Lead
Michael Liebman
Ciarán
CC
Cathy Casey
Dinky
JR
Julie Rodgers
Majella
Sinéad O'Connor
Sinéad
RB
Rosina Brown
Mrs Friel
SB
Seamus Ball
Mr Friel
JM
Julie McDonald
Fidelma
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Margo Harkin's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Hush-a-Bye Baby is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
