Drama ·Romance · Northern Ireland · 1990 · 1h 12m

Hush-a-Bye Baby

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Director
Margo Harkin
Cast
Emer McCourt as Goretti Friel Michael Liebman as Ciarán Cathy Casey as Dinky Julie Rodgers as Majella Sinéad O'Connor as Sinéad Rosina Brown as Mrs Friel
Crew
Breffni Byrne — Director of Photography Martin Duffy — Editor Sinéad O'Connor — Original Music Composer Margo Harkin — Writer Stephanie English — Writer Tommy Collins — Producer
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.

Mood & Themes
abortionthe troubles (north ireland, 1966-98)teen pregnancyreproductive freedom
Key Collaborators
Margo Harkin Director Breffni Byrne Director of Photography Martin Duffy Editor Sinéad O'Connor Original Music Composer Margo Harkin Writer Stephanie English Writer Tommy Collins Producer Diane Menaul Production Design
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