Hush-a-Bye Baby

Hush-a-Bye Baby (1990) is a drama, romance film directed by Margo Harkin rated 7.0/10.

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.

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

David Coyle

Father Devine

Brenda Winter

Schoolteacher