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The Cry

The Cry

A mother's worst nightmare is just the beginning.

TV-142018•57m•6.6/10
DramaMystery

Ratings

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6.6/10(54)

The disappearance of a baby from a small coastal town in Australia is the catalyst for a journey into the disintegrating psychology of a young couple as they deal with an unthinkable tragedy under both the white light of public scrutiny and behind closed doors.

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Production

Synchronicity Films, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Film Victoria

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

September 30, 2018

Last Aired

October 21, 2018

Networks

BBC One, ABC TV

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Episode 1
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2018-09-30
Joanna is struggling with life as a new mum, and the flight to Melbourne is a huge additional strain on her. Baby son Noah cries the whole way, to the very apparent dismay of their fellow travellers. Exhausted and emotional from the journey, the couple finally arrive in Australia, where unforeseen events - and the white light of public scrutiny - change their lives forever.
Episode 2
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2018-10-07
The search for baby Noah leads to an arrest, but it soon becomes clear that not everything is as it seems.
Episode 3
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 2018-10-14
A distressed Joanna and Alistair watch as the police search Elizabeth's house. Rattled by the investigation and Joanna's behaviour, Alistair tries to uncover what the police know.
Episode 4
E4
Episode 4
Air date: 2018-10-21
The couple return to Scotland under constant media pressure.

Cast

Jenna Coleman

Jenna Coleman

Joanna

Ewen Leslie

Ewen Leslie

Alistair

Asher Keddie

Asher Keddie

Alexandra

Markella Kavenagh

Markella Kavenagh

Chloe

Stella Gonet

Stella Gonet

Elizabeth

Sophie Kennedy Clark

Sophie Kennedy Clark

Kirsty

Shareena Clanton

Shareena Clanton

Detective Lorna Jones

Alex Dimitriades

Alex Dimitriades

Detective Peter Alexiades

Shauna Macdonald

Shauna Macdonald

Dr. Wallace

David Elliot

David Elliot

Henry McCallum

Kate Dickie

Kate Dickie

Morven Davis

Moyo Akandé

Moyo Akandé

Defense Lawyer

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