Desmond Doyle is devastated when his wife abandons their family on the day after Christmas. His unemployment, and the fact that there is no woman in the house to care for the children—Evelyn, Dermot and Maurice—make it clear to the authorities this is an untenable situation. The Catholic Church and the Irish courts decide to put the Doyle children into Church-run orphanages.
Editor's Verdict
"The film's inciting incident occurs immediately after Christmas, making the setting crucial for starting the conflict. However, the bulk of the film deals with the ensuing legal battle and social commentary, rather than festive celebration. The Christmas trigger sets the plot in motion, aligning with moderate criteria across several categories, but it lacks the sustained holiday focus usually associated with a definitive 'YES'."
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