The Lost Children of Tuam

The Lost Children of Tuam

2026 · 84 min · ★ 9.3 · Drama, History

When amateur historian Catherine Corless begins examining records from a former Mother and Baby Home in Tuam, Co. Galway, she stumbles upon evidence pointing towards a deeply troubling past. Refusing to let the questions go, she embarks on a painstaking investigation, putting her in conflict with the Church, State, and local town. As official resistance mounts, and unsettling discoveries emerge, her determination challenges powerful institutions, exposing a hidden chapter of Ireland's past that many would rather keep hidden.

Directed by Frank Berry · Written by Rebecca Lenkiewicz

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