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Hush-a-Bye Baby

1519901h 21mMargo Harkin
IMDb 7.0

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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.

DramaRomance
AbortionThe Troubles (north Ireland, 1966-98)Teen PregnancyReproductive Freedom

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What is Hush-a-Bye Baby (1990) about?

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.

Who stars in Hush-a-Bye Baby?

Hush-a-Bye Baby stars Emer McCourt (Goretti Friel), Michael Liebman (Ciarán), Cathy Casey (Dinky), Julie Rodgers (Majella), Sinéad O'Connor (Sinéad). The film was directed by Margo Harkin.

How long is Hush-a-Bye Baby?

Hush-a-Bye Baby has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1990. It is rated 15.

Is Hush-a-Bye Baby worth watching?

Hush-a-Bye Baby holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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