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The Cry

The Cry

A mother's worst nightmare is just the beginning.

20186.61 Season4 EpisodesEndedTV-14

Overview

The disappearance of a baby from a small coastal town in Australia is the catalyst for a journey into the disintegrating psychology of a young couple as they deal with an unthinkable tragedy under both the white light of public scrutiny and behind closed doors.

Created by Helen Fitzgerald
Written by Helen Fitzgerald, Jacquelin Perske
Produced by Brian Kaczynski, Stuart Menzies
NetworksBBC OneABC TV

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Top Cast

Jenna Coleman

Jenna Coleman

Joanna

Ewen Leslie

Ewen Leslie

Alistair

Asher Keddie

Asher Keddie

Alexandra

Markella Kavenagh

Markella Kavenagh

Chloe

Stella Gonet

Stella Gonet

Elizabeth

Sophie Kennedy Clark

Sophie Kennedy Clark

Kirsty

Shareena Clanton

Shareena Clanton

Detective Lorna Jones

Alex Dimitriades

Alex Dimitriades

Detective Peter Alexiades

Shauna Macdonald

Shauna Macdonald

Dr. Wallace

David Elliot

David Elliot

Henry McCallum

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Themes & Keywords

scotlandhusband wife relationshipwifeaustraliateenage daughtermissing childex-husband ex-wife relationshipneglectful mother

About The Cry

The Cry is a drama, mystery series that first aired in 2018 exploring themes of scotland, husband wife relationship, wife, australia, teenage daughter, missing child. Created by Helen Fitzgerald, it stars Jenna Coleman, Ewen Leslie, Asher Keddie. The disappearance of a baby from a small coastal town in Australia is the catalyst for a journey into the disintegrating psychology of a young couple as they deal with an unthinkable tragedy under both the white light of public scrutiny and behind closed doors.

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