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Written and directed by Colm Bairéad, this Irish drama is an adaptation of Claire Keegan’s novella Foster. Set in rural Ireland in 1981, the story follows Cait (Catherine Clinch), the quiet and shy nine-year-old daughter of abusive and impoverished parents who have many children. Anticipating the arrival of another baby, they temporarily send Cait to live with her distant middle-aged relatives, Eibhlín (Carrie Crowley) and Seán (Andrew Bennett). As Cait adjusts to her new surroundings and community, she discovers things that could affect their relationships.