Irish movie on abortion?

tinytobe

I am looking for the name of an Irish movie I have seen in the late 90ies or early 2000 dealing with abortion.

It's about an Irish girl getting pregnant, and her boyfriend leaving her, in the end she decides to travel to England to have an abortion.

What is the name of this movie? I've seen it at the IFC in Dublin, but have forgotten the name.

tinytobe

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120437673#Comment_120437673

Thanks for the hint. I've had a bit of a research, but it doesn't seem to be An Trial from 1965. I think the film was from sometime in the 90ies.

sydthebeat

Was it Hush-a-Bye Baby

tinytobe

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120437712#Comment_120437712

I don't think it was. In the movie she did travel to England to have an abortion, it's also possible she was looking for her boyfriend there? I don't exactly recall.

Sardonicat

Did it have Bob Hoskins in it?

Hippodrome Song Owl

Bit later, but it might be Twice Shy?

tinytobe

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120437735#Comment_120437735

I just researched and I think that's the correct hint.

I think it was this movie which I've seen at the IFC.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Felicia%27s_Journey_%28film%29

Thanks for all the hints and responses.

bodhrandude

Was it loosely based on the Edna O'Brien book Down by the River, just curious.

tinytobe

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120464811#Comment_120464811

No, but I've never read the book. I just researched it, and I don't think it's based on that book. Anyway, I've found the film.