Times are tough in Dublin, Ireland. But no one has it tougher than Desmond Doyle when his wife runs off and his beloved daughter Evelyn and two young sons are sent to an orphanage by the government. Enlisting the help of loyal friends (Julianna Margulies, Stephen Rea) and a feisty American lawyer (Aidan Quinn), he takes his case to Ireland's Supreme Court in a history-making quest to topple an ironclad law...and win back custody of his children.
Directed by
Bruce Beresford
Written by
Paul Pender
Starring
Sophie Vavasseur (Evelyn Doyle); Niall Beagan (Dermot Doyle); Hugh McDonagh (Maurice Doyle (as Hugh Macdonagh)); Pierce Brosnan (Desmond Doyle); Mairead Devlin (Charlotte Doyle); Frank Kelly (Henry Doyle); Claire Mullan (Mrs. Daisley); Alvaro Lucchesi (Inspector Logan); Garrett Keogh (District Judge); Daithi O'Suilleabhain (Brother Eustace (as Daithi O'Suillebhain)); Andrea Irvine (Sister Brigid); Marian Quinn (Sister Theresa); Karen Ardiff (Sister Felicity); Julianna Margulies (Bernadette Beattie); Bosco Hogan (Father O'Malley). Please contact SFC to add other cast members and characters.
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