No secret stays buried.

The Woman in the Wall

6.7 (96 votes)• 2023•Ended

Storyline & Plot Summary

When Lorna Brady, a survivor of one of Ireland's Magdalene Laundries, wakes to find a corpse in her house, she has no idea who the dead woman is or if she's responsible for the apparent murder, because she has long suffered from extreme bouts of sleepwalking.

Production Details

Languages: English

Starring Cast: Ruth Wilson, Daryl McCormack, Abby Fitz, Mark Huberman, Hilda Fay, Simon Delaney

Cast

Ruth Wilson

Lorna Brady

Daryl McCormack

Detective Colman Akande

Abby Fitz

Young Lorna

Mark Huberman

Michael Kearney

Hilda Fay

Amy Kane

Simon Delaney

Sgt. Aidan Massey

Phillipa Dunne

Niamh

Frances Tomelty

Sister Eileen

Dermot Crowley

James Coyle

Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown

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2 Reviews

CinematicExpert

2 days ago

9.5 / 10

Story: 10•Cast: 9.5•OST: 9•Rewatch: 9

An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.

DramaEnthusiast

1 week ago

8.8 / 10

Story: 9•Cast: 9•OST: 8.5•Rewatch: 8.5

Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.

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