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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’s 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 202222:30

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RoleContributor
Theresa RyanSinead Keenan
Orla HealyLola Petticrew
Hannah KennedyAmy James-Kelly
Jonathan KennedyColin Morgan
Mark RyanOwen McDonnell
Louise ByrneKerri Quinn
Kathleen NolanGer Ryan
WriterGwyneth Hughes
DirectorAlex Kalymnios
ProducerChris Martin
Production CompanyStudio Lambert

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