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Ladybird Ladybird

1994-02-18 · 101 min · ★ 7.2

Drama

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 past still haunts her.

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Production details

Directors
Ken Loach
Production companies
Parallax Pictures, Film4 Productions
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released
Budget
USD 39,000,000
Revenue
USD 152,457

Top Cast

Crissy RockCrissy RockMaggie Conlan
Vladimir VegaJorge
Sandie LavelleMairead
Mauricio VenegasAdrian
Ray WinstoneRay WinstoneSimon
Clare PerkinsClare PerkinsJill
Jason StraceySean
Luke BrownMickey
Lily FarrellSerena
Scottie MooreMaggie's Father
Linda RossMaggie's Mother
Kim HartleyMaggie, Aged 5
Jimmy BattenKaraoke Compere
Sue SawyerFoster Mother
Pamela HuntMrs Higgs
Alan GoldNeighbour
James BannonFast Food Manager
Caroline ConwaySocial Worker
Ali De SouzaSocial Worker
Deirdre EdwardsSocial Worker

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