Hush-a-Bye Baby

Movie
Audience Score
60
Hush-a-Bye Baby
NR 1 hr 12 minRomance, Drama
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.
StarringEmer McCourtMichael LiebmanCathy Casey
DirectorMargo Harkin
WritersMargo HarkinStephanie English

Movie Details

Original Language:English
Production Companies:Derry Film and Video Workshop
Movie Tags:
abortionthe troubles (north ireland, 1966-98)teen pregnancyreproductive freedom