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The Quiet Girl

Directed by Colm Bairéad
Ireland
2022
94 mins

Cáit (9) comes from an overcrowded, dysfunctional family. Quietly struggling at school and at home, she has learnt to hide in plain sight. As summer arrives and her pregnant mother’s due date approaches, Cáit is sent to live with distant relatives.

Despite a warm reception from the woman, Eibhlín, the man of the house, Seán, keeps his distance from Cáit. Over time, however, their strained relationship begins to deepen.

Slowly, in the care of the Kinsellas, Cáit discovers a new way of living. But in this house where there are meant to be no secrets, she discovers one painful truth.

Ireland's Official Submission to the 95th Academy Awards in the International Feature category.

  • Year
    2022
  • Country
    Ireland
  • Language
    English
  • Director
    Colm Bairéad
  • Cast
    Catherine Clinch, Carrie Crowley, Andrew Bennett
  • Writer
    Colm Bairéad
  • Cinematographer
    Kate McCullough
  • Editor
    John Murphy
  • Genre
    Drama
  • Theme
    Drama, Family

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