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Northern Ireland, 2013. Under the strict abortion law in force here, a mother faces prison for helping her teenage daughter.

Northern Ireland, 2013. A mother is forced to question her own beliefs when her teenage daughter reveals she is pregnant. Intent only on protecting her child, Theresa makes a hard choice. But as word starts to get out, she discovers that she could face a prison sentence for breaking one of Northern Ireland鈥檚 most controversial laws.

Young newlyweds Hannah and Jonathan are devastated when they learn that their much-wanted baby will not survive the pregnancy. In their grief, the couple speak to their doctor about their options, only to realise how limited their choices are.

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Sat 7 May 2022 22:30

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Role Contributor
Theresa Ryan Sinead Keenan
Orla Healy Lola Petticrew
Hannah Kennedy Amy James-Kelly
Jonathan Kennedy Colin Morgan
Mark Ryan Owen McDonnell
Louise Byrne Kerri Quinn
Kathleen Nolan Ger Ryan
Writer Gwyneth Hughes
Director Alex Kalymnios
Producer Chris Martin
Production Company Studio Lambert

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