Hush-a-Bye Baby (1990)

  • NR
  • 08/07/1990 (CH)
  • Drama, Romance
  • 1h 12m

Overview

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.

Margo Harkin

Writer, Director

Stephanie English

Writer

Cast

Emer McCourt's headshot

Emer McCourt

Goretti Friel
Michael Liebman's headshot

Michael Liebman

Ciarán
Cathy Casey's headshot

Cathy Casey

Dinky
Julie Rodgers's headshot

Julie Rodgers

Majella
Sinéad O'Connor's headshot

Sinéad O'Connor

Sinéad
Rosina Brown's headshot

Rosina Brown

Mrs Friel
Seamus Ball's headshot

Seamus Ball

Mr Friel
Julie McDonald's headshot

Julie McDonald

Fidelma

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