2017

0h 30m

6.8(249 votes)

Animation

Family

Overview

A trip to church with her family on Christmas Eve gives young Angela an extraordinary idea. A heartwarming tale based on a story by Frank McCourt.

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Cast & Crew

8 members

Acting

Lucy O'Connell

Angela (voice)

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Ruth Negga

Mother (voice)

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Brian Gleeson

Guard (voice)

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Pat Kinevane

Father Creagh / Mr. King (voice)

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Malachy McCourt

Narrator (voice)

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Janet Moran

Mrs. Blake / Midwife (voice)

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Des Nealon

Shopkeeper / Reveler Three (voice)

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Don Wycherley

Accordion Player (voice)

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