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Ladybird Ladybird

Ladybird Ladybird

Drama · 1994

Maggie has had four children, by four different fathers, removed by social services because of a previous violent relationship. When she meets Jorge, a gentle Latin American refugee, she gradually sees her chance for happiness, but her past still haunts her.

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Ladybird Ladybird

1994 Drama 1h 41m

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7.2 / 10

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Maggie has had four children, by four different fathers, removed by social services because of a previous violent relationship. When she meets Jorge, a gentle Latin American refugee, she gradually sees her chance for happiness, but her past still haunts her.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Ken Loach

Written by

Rona Munro

Crissy Rock

Crissy Rock

Maggie Conlan

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Vladimir Vega

Jorge

S

Sandie Lavelle

Mairead

M

Mauricio Venegas

Adrian

Ray Winstone

Ray Winstone

Simon

Clare Perkins

Clare Perkins

Jill

J

Jason Stracey

Sean

Court is in session

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The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.