After the Dance
Originally released in 2015. After the Dance is a documentary film. directed by Daisy Asquith. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
In this funny and moving documentary, acclaimed film-maker Daisy Asquith tells the very personal story of her mother's conception after a dance in the 1940s on the remote west coast of Ireland. By exploring the repercussions of this act, Daisy and her mother embark on a fascinating and emotional adventure in social and sexual morality. Her grandmother, compelled to run away to have her baby in secret, handed the child over to 'the nuns'. Daisy's mum was eventually adopted by English Catholics from Stoke-on-Trent. Her grandmother returned to Ireland and told no-one. The father remained a mystery for another 60 years, until Daisy and her mum decided it was time to find out who he was. Their attempts to find the truth make raw the fear and shame that Catholicism has wrought on the Irish psyche for centuries. It leads Daisy and her mum to connect with a brand new family living an extraordinarily different life.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 26, 2015
10 years ago
Runtime
1h 15m
75 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
Ireland
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Roads Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is After the Dance about?
In this funny and moving documentary, acclaimed film-maker Daisy Asquith tells the very personal story of her mother's conception after a dance in the 1940s on the remote west coast of Ireland. By...
Who directed After the Dance?
After the Dance was directed by Daisy Asquith.
How long is After the Dance?
After the Dance has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
When was After the Dance released?
After the Dance was released on March 26, 2015 in theaters.