8.8 Drama History

The Lost Children of Tuam

2026
Trailer
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.
Release Date
2026-09-25
Status
Released
Original Title
The Lost Children of Tuam
Runtime
1h 24m
Original Language
EN
Production Countries
United Kingdom, Ireland, France, United States of America
Production Companies
BBC Film, Element Pictures, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, Fremantle, Big Red Films, Port Pictures
Overview
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.
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