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The Magdalene Sisters

In a place that defied belief their only hope was each other.

Three young Irish women struggle to maintain their spirits while they endure dehumanizing abuse as inmates of a Magdalene Sisters Asylum.

20021h 59mRDrama, History

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About The Magdalene Sisters

Directors
Peter Mullan
Cast
Anne-Marie Duff, Nora-Jane Noone, Dorothy Duffy, Geraldine McEwan, Eileen Walsh, Mary Murray
Genres
Drama, History
Content rating
R
Original language
English
Production countries
Ireland, United Kingdom
Status
Released

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