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The Cry

2018·BBC One·60 min·6.9/10
DramaThriller

The Cry chronicles the collapse of a marriage in the aftermath of a tragedy, and explores the myths and truths of motherhood. The abduction of a baby from a small coastal town in Australia is the catalyst for a journey into the disintegrating psychology of a young woman - Joanna - as she and her husband, Alistair, deal with an unthinkable tragedy under both the white light of public scrutiny and in their private lives.

Status
Ended
Language
English
Premiered
September 30, 2018
Ended
October 21, 2018

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