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201882 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Family Dynamics Life Stories

Irene's Ghost

201882 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Iain Cunningham uncovers family secrets about his mother, Irene, and examines how her past shaped their identities.

Family Dynamics Life Stories

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Iain Cunningham

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Iain Cunningham uncovers family secrets about his mother, Irene, and examines how her past shaped their identities.

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Iain Cunningham searches for answers about his mother, Irene, in this documentary. He faces family secrets that have obscured her life. Through research and interviews, Cunningham uncovers details about Irene's past and its effects on his family. The film runs for 82 minutes and reflects on memory and identity while Cunningham confronts his mother's legacy. It was directed by Iain Cunningham and released in 2018.

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