Powerful drama set in 1960s Ireland about a young, unmarried mother-to-be whose family sends her to a convent. There, out of sight of society, her work in the laundry provides her with close friendships, which bring hope and relief from daily prayer and penance. (Radio Times)
Directed by Aisling Walsh
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Cast
Anne-Marie Duff
Anne Marie / Theresa
Bronagh Gallagher
Kitty
John Kavanagh
Frank
Karen Ardiff
Nuala
Ruth Bradley
Angela
Ruth McCabe
Rev. Mother Paul
Tina Kellegher
Sister Bernadette
Eileen Gibbons
Sister Frances
Deirdre Herbert
Sister Cecillia
Michael Colgan
Eamonn
Veronica Duffy
Aunt Collette
Ger Ryan
Niamh
Elaine Symons
Brida
Gary Lydon
Patrick
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