The Snapper

1993, Movie, 1h 35min

Sharon Curley is a 20-year-old living with her parents and many brothers and sisters in Dublin. When she gets pregnant and refuses to name the father, she becomes the talk of the town.

Country: Ireland,United Kingdom

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7.2

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8.0

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Critic Kim Newman

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At once realistic and idealised, this is a rare attempt to make drama of ordinary people doing the right thing.

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In a working-class Irish family, 20-year-old Sharon Curley becomes the talk of the town when she gets pregnant and refuses to name the father. Her family is shocked and confused, and tensions rise as they struggle to support her. As the community speculates about the baby's paternity, Sharon's father, Des, becomes increasingly protective and determined to uncover the truth. Meanwhile, Sharon's brothers and sisters must come to terms with their own relationships and loyalties. Will the arrival of the baby bring resolution or further chaos to the Curley family?

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