

After the Dance
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.
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- Released
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- Language
- English
- adoption
- social control
- family secrets
- ireland
- catholicism
- woman director
- shame
Where to watch
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Release dates
United KingdomGB
- TV30 Mar 2015
IrelandIE
- PremiereDublin Film Festival26 Mar 2015
Frequently asked questions
- When was After the Dance released?
- After the Dance was released on 26 March 2015.
- Where can I watch After the Dance online?
- After the Dance is available on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video in GB. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for After the Dance?
- No verified Hindi trailer for After the Dance is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of After the Dance?
- After the Dance holds a 0.0/10 audience score from 0 votes.
- Who directed After the Dance?
- After the Dance (2015) was directed by Daisy Asquith.
- How long is After the Dance?
- After the Dance runs for 1h 15m.












