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Ladybird Ladybird

Ladybird Ladybird

19947.21h 41m

Overview

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 history still haunts her.

Directed by Ken Loach
Written by Rona Munro
Produced by Sally Hibbin
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Top Cast

Crissy Rock

Crissy Rock

Maggie Conlan

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Vladimir Vega

Jorge

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Sandie Lavelle

Mairead

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Mauricio Venegas

Adrian

Ray Winstone

Ray Winstone

Simon

Clare Perkins

Clare Perkins

Jill

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Jason Stracey

Sean

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Luke Brown

Mickey

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Lily Farrell

Serena

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Scottie Moore

Maggie's Father

Themes & Keywords

lovefamilysocial services

About Ladybird Ladybird

Ladybird Ladybird is a drama film released in 1994 exploring themes of love, family, social services. Directed by Ken Loach, it stars Crissy Rock, Vladimir Vega, Sandie Lavelle. 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 history still haunts her.

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