Hush-a-Bye Baby (1990)
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.
Director: Margo Harkin
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 72 min
Release Date: March 9, 1990
Cast
- Emer McCourt - Goretti Friel
- Michael Liebman - Ciarán
- Cathy Casey - Dinky
- Julie Rodgers - Majella
- Sinéad O'Connor - Sinéad
- Rosina Brown - Mrs Friel
- Seamus Ball - Mr Friel
- Julie McDonald - Fidelma
- Marie Jones - Mrs McGuigan
- Alan Howley - Lenny
Screenplay
Music: Sinéad O'Connor, Sinéad O'Connor
Cinematography: Breffni Byrne
Editing: Martin Duffy
Production: Derry Film and Video Workshop, British Screen, Channel 4 Television, RTÉ, The Arts Council
Country: Northern Ireland, Ireland, United Kingdom
Language: English, Gaeilge
Original Language: en
Keywords
abortion, the troubles (north ireland, 1966-98), teen pregnancy, reproductive freedom
More Films by Director: Margo Harkin
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hush-a-Bye Baby 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 directed Hush-a-Bye Baby?
- Hush-a-Bye Baby was directed by Margo Harkin.
- Who stars in Hush-a-Bye Baby?
- Hush-a-Bye Baby stars Emer McCourt, Michael Liebman, Cathy Casey, Julie Rodgers, Sinéad O'Connor, Rosina Brown.
- How long is Hush-a-Bye Baby?
- Hush-a-Bye Baby has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
- What genre is Hush-a-Bye Baby?
- Hush-a-Bye Baby is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Hush-a-Bye Baby produced?
- Hush-a-Bye Baby was produced in Northern Ireland, Ireland, United Kingdom.