In 1985 devoted father Bill Furlong discovers disturbing secrets kept by the local convent and uncovers shocking truths of his own.In 1985 devoted father Bill Furlong discovers disturbing secrets kept by the local convent and uncovers shocking truths of his own.In 1985 devoted father Bill Furlong discovers disturbing secrets kept by the local convent and uncovers shocking truths of his own.
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- 1 win & 2 nominations
Liadan Dunlea
- Kathleen Furlong
- (as Liadán Dunlea)
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Did you know
- TriviaCillian Murphy is a fan of the film's original novel writer Claire Keegan. He remembers reading her novel "Foster" on a train and having to pull his hoodie over his face because he was crying.
- Quotes
Eileen Furlong: If you want to get on in this life, there are things you have to ignore.
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Only a glimpse of the harsh reality that is the Magdalene laundries of Ireland.
Bill is a working class Irish man. He is married to Eileen and they gave 5 girls at home. Bill works on a coal yard and delivers it to various people. Bill heads to a convent where he becomes unsettled and after more deliveries he becomes more concerned with the happenings of the nuns. Bills dread follows him into Christmas as we get glimpses of his past as we piece together why he is so upset.
I think the movie is an important watch, I did think it would have leaned more into the convent side of things and the atrocities that took place but this was Bills story.
The whole movie I felt a pain in my chest, wanting him to say something to do something but also knowing the repercussions he and his whole family would face if they dare question the church.
The fact that these Hell holes were open til 1998 is a disgrace and embarrassment to this country, and the church, seeing the power nuns and priests believed they were entitled to is infuriating.
A good watch, beautiful performances, 7/10.
Bill is a working class Irish man. He is married to Eileen and they gave 5 girls at home. Bill works on a coal yard and delivers it to various people. Bill heads to a convent where he becomes unsettled and after more deliveries he becomes more concerned with the happenings of the nuns. Bills dread follows him into Christmas as we get glimpses of his past as we piece together why he is so upset.
I think the movie is an important watch, I did think it would have leaned more into the convent side of things and the atrocities that took place but this was Bills story.
The whole movie I felt a pain in my chest, wanting him to say something to do something but also knowing the repercussions he and his whole family would face if they dare question the church.
The fact that these Hell holes were open til 1998 is a disgrace and embarrassment to this country, and the church, seeing the power nuns and priests believed they were entitled to is infuriating.
A good watch, beautiful performances, 7/10.
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- Nov 8, 2024
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- Icheoreom sasohan geotdeul
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- $1,495,012
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- $7,442,835
- Runtime1 hour 38 minutes
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