My Name Is Emily

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My Name Is Emily

2016

1h 34m

6.8(37 votes)

Drama

Overview

Packed off to a foster home after her father is institutionalized, a rebellious young Irish girl resolves to bust her dad out of the hospital where he's been confined.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Evanna Lynch

Emily

Michael Smiley

Robert

George Webster

Arden

Deirdre Mullins

Emily's Mother

Cathy Belton

Greasy Haired Teacher

Martin McCann

Swimming Teacher

Barry McGovern

Dr. Golding

Stella McCusker

Granny

Declan Conlon

Arden's father

Dónall Ó Héalai

Young Policeman

Creative team

Directed by: Simon Fitzmaurice
Written by: Simon Fitzmaurice
Produced by: Kathryn Kennedy
Lesley McKimm

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