The Lost Children of Tuam

The Lost Children of Tuam (2026)



9.3 2026 84 min —

Director: Frank Berry

Cast: Monica Dolan, Andrew Bennett, Ian McElhinney, Ian Dillon, Thomas Hopkins

Drama
In the haunting aftermath of a hidden tragedy, Catherine Coreless uncovers a mass grave containing around 800 infants and young children on the grounds of a former Mother and Baby Home in Tuam, County Galway—a chilling true story that exposes a buried chapter of Ireland's past.

More About This Film

The Lost Children of Tuam dramatizes the story of amateur historian Catherine Corless, whose research into a former mother-and-baby home in Tuam uncovered evidence of a deeply troubling chapter in Irish history. Her discovery leads her into a long campaign to confront silence surrounding the institution and its treatment of unmarried mothers and children.

The film combines a historical drama with a personal story about persistence, memory, and the search for recognition. It focuses on Corless's investigation and the human consequences of the history she uncovered, presenting the material through an intimate character-led approach.

  • Directed by Frank Berry and written by Dan Barry, Frank Berry, and Rebecca Lenkiewicz.
  • Monica Dolan stars as Catherine Corless.
  • Liam Neeson served as a producer, marking his first feature film producing credit in this context.
  • The film was released in September 2026.
  • It won Best Irish Film at the Galway Film Fleadh.

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