Sinners

Sinners

A story of friendship, survival and hope

2002 · 90 min · ★ 7.5 · Drama

Powerful drama set in 1960s Ireland about a young, unmarried mother-to-be whose family sends her to a convent. There, out of sight of society, her work in the laundry provides her with close friendships, which bring hope and relief from daily prayer and penance. (Radio Times)

Directed by Aisling Walsh · Written by Lizzie Mickery

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