Sixty years after her mother's conception, Daisy Asquith and her mother search for the identity of the father, revealing deep family secrets.
Synopsis
Sixty years after her mother's conception, Daisy Asquith and her mother search for the identity of the father, revealing deep family secrets.
Synopsis
Daisy Asquith's mother was conceived after a dance in the 1940s on the west coast of Ireland. Following her grandmother's secretive decision to give the child to nuns, Daisy's mother was adopted by a Catholic family in Stoke-on-Trent. For 60 years, the identity of her father remained unknown. As Daisy and her mother search for answers, they confront the shame and fear instilled by Catholicism in Irish society. Their quest leads them to a new family, revealing stark contrasts in their lives.
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Why Watch
- Meet Daisy Asquith and her mother in their quest for truth.
- Find out how Catholicism shaped Irish family dynamics.
- See the impact of family secrets across generations.
Did You Know
- Daisy Asquith's mother was adopted by English Catholics from Stoke-on-Trent.
- Daisy's grandmother ran away to have her baby in secret after a dance in the 1940s.
- The identity of Daisy's grandfather remained a mystery for 60 years.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What year was the documentary 'After the Dance' released?
After the Dance was released in 2015.
Where did Daisy Asquith's mother get adopted?
Daisy's mother was adopted by English Catholics from Stoke-on-Trent.
What significant event led to Daisy Asquith's mother's conception?
Daisy's mother's conception occurred after a dance in the 1940s on the remote west coast of Ireland.
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