After the Dance
Synopsis
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.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Dublin Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daisy Asquith
- Screenplay & Story
- Daisy Asquith
- Original Score
- Oisin Lunny
- Original Title
- After the Dance
- Country of Origin
- Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English, Irish
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Roads Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daisy Asquith
Daisy Asquith
Oisin Lunny
Alan Mackay
Doireann de Buitléar, Nick Fraser, Alan Maher, Rory Gilmartin, Kate Townsend
Department Leadership Roster
Daisy Asquith
Director
Doireann de Buitléar
Producer
Alan Maher
Producer
Daisy Asquith
Writer
Alan Mackay
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for After the Dance.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring After the Dance.
list7
Similar Titles to After the Dance
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
4.5
7.1
6.0
6.9
6.7
6.3
10.0
7.7
6.8
5.0
More Like After the Dance
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About After the Dance
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is After the Dance about?
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.
Who directed After the Dance?
After the Dance was directed by Daisy Asquith.
Who stars in After the Dance?
The principal cast of After the Dance includes Not specified.
When was After the Dance released and how long is it?
After the Dance was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for After the Dance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for After the Dance was composed by Oisin Lunny.