The read
It runs a compact 1h 21m.
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.
Ratings
IMDb7/10
4 audience votes
Key crew
- Margo HarkinWriter
- Margo HarkinDirector
- Stephanie EnglishWriter
- Sinéad O'ConnorOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Emer McCourtGoretti Friel
- Michael LiebmanCiarán
- Cathy CaseyDinky
- Julie RodgersMajella
- Sinéad O'ConnorSinéad
- Rosina BrownMrs Friel
- Seamus BallMr Friel
- Julie McDonaldFidelma
- Marie JonesMrs McGuigan
- Alan HowleyLenny
- David CoyleFather Devine
- Brenda WinterSchoolteacher
Stills
Themes
abortionthe troubles (north ireland, 1966-98)teen pregnancyreproductive freedom