In 1950s England, a devoted wife and mother secretly helps women terminate unwanted pregnancies. She doesn't see herself as someone who performs illegal abortions, but as someone who simply helps women in need. When she is arrested, her entire world unravels.
General Note: Venice International Film Festival 2004, Best actress, Best film Golden LionClosed-captioned for the hearing impaired.English and French language tracks, with English and Spanish subtitles.LSC 29.57For home use only.Bilingual packaging (reversible English/French)Widescreen version.Originally released as a motion picture in 2004.Disc label title.DVD.
Participant or Performer Note: Imelda Staunton, Phil Davis, Peter Wight, Daniel Mays, Alex Kelly.
Target Audience Note:
CHV rating: 14A (mature theme, not recommended for children)
Awards Note:
Venice International Film Festival 2004, Best actress, Best film Golden Lion