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An M Irish drama about 1980s Magdalene laundry abuse. Disturbing institutional mistreatment of teen girls drives the story, without graphic violence on screen. Mild language and drinking references appear. The fright is emotional rather than jump-scare. Best for teens ready for serious historical injustice themes.
Uplifting themes
Moral courage and speaking up against injustice remain the film's core message Bill weighs personal risk against protecting vulnerable girls
Story (may spoil tone)
In 1985, while working as a coal merchant to support his family, Bill Furlong discovers disturbing secrets kept by the local convent and uncovers truths of his own; forcing him to confront his past and the complicit silence of a small Irish town controlled by the Catholic Church.
Details
Violence No violence found in this title
No violence found in this title
Language Occasional mild profanity such as damn turns up in working-class Irish…
Occasional mild profanity such as damn turns up in working-class Irish dialogue
Sex / nudity A brief adult kiss, without nudity or sex scenes
A brief adult kiss, without nudity or sex scenes
Drugs / alcohol A local man is described as often drunk
A local man is described as often drunk
Frightening Disturbing convent secrets and a trapped girl build slow-burn dread
Disturbing convent secrets and a trapped girl build slow-burn dread
Self-harm / suicide No self-harm found in this title
No self-harm found in this title
Child peril / abuse Teen girls held at a Magdalene laundry and hidden mistreatment are at t…
Teen girls held at a Magdalene laundry and hidden mistreatment are at the heart of the story
Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title
No bullying found in this title
Gore / death / weapons No gore found in this title
No gore found in this title
Dangerous behaviour No dangerous behavior found in this title
No dangerous behavior found in this title
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health No mental health found in this title
No mental health found in this title
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement The lead faces his own motherless past while witnessing community silen…
The lead faces his own motherless past while witnessing community silence
Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
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Talk after watching
- Bill could stay silent and stay safe. What makes standing up hard in a small town?
- Institutions once hid abuse from families. Who protects kids when adults look away?
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