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An unthinkable tragedy changes a woman's life and relationship forever.

Thrilling drama starring Jenna Coleman. Joanna and Alistair travel with their baby to Australia to fight for custody of Alistair's daughter. But they face an unthinkable tragedy.

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Jenna Coleman

Ewen Leslie

Asher Keddie

Alex Dimitriades

Sophie Kennedy Clark

Markella Kavenagh

Shareena Clanton

Stella Gonet

Kim Adis

Moyo Akande

Billierose Cachia

Kate Dickie

Dave Elliot

Nicholas Farrell

Ollie Ivin Poole

Sue Jones

Emma King

Amanda Labonte

Shauna Macdonald

Michael Morley

Anneika Rose

Amanda Walker

Jacquelin Perske

Claire Mundell

Brian Kaczynski

Glendyn Ivin

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The Cry: Series 1: Episode 1

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Joanna and Alistair travel to Australia to fight for custody of Alistair's daughter. 

Drama series about a couple who travel from Scotland to Australia to fight for custody of the husband's daughter. 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.

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