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Summary An unflinching and compelling emotional drama, charting several years in the young lives of four "fallen woman" who were rejected by their families and abandoned to the mercy of the Catholic Church in 1960's Ireland. (Miramax Films)

Directed By: Peter Mullan

Written By: Peter Mullan

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Metascore Universal Acclaim Based on 38 Critic Reviews
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User Score Generally Favorable Based on 33 User Ratings
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Summary An unflinching and compelling emotional drama, charting several years in the young lives of four "fallen woman" who were rejected by their families and abandoned to the mercy of the Catholic Church in 1960's Ireland. (Miramax Films)

Directed By: Peter Mullan

Written By: Peter Mullan

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Universal Acclaim Based on 38 Critic Reviews
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Generally Favorable Based on 33 User Ratings
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Generally Favorable Based on 33 User Ratings
7.5
82% Positive
27 Ratings
12% Mixed
4 Ratings
6% Negative
2 Ratings

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Production Company Scottish Screen, UK Film Council, Bord Scannán na hÉireann / The Irish Film Board, Momentum Pictures, PFP Films, Temple Films, Dumfries & Galloway Council, South West Scotland Screen Commission, Scottish Enterprise Dumfries & Galloway, UK Film Council's New Cinema Fund
Release Date Aug 1, 2003
Duration 1 h 54 m
Rating R
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Tagline In a place that defied belief their only hope was each other.
London Critics Circle Film Awards
• 2 Wins & 5 Nominations
British Independent Film Awards
• 1 Win & 3 Nominations
Nantucket Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations