2001
In Armagh Women's Prison, committed Republican Eileen leads a protest against the deplorable conditions, while rebellious young Aine Quinn is sentenced to twelve months and eventually transferred to the Republican wing. Eileen attempts to recruit Aine to the protest, but Aine initially resists, reacting violently to news from outside and mocking Eileen's discipline. After a violent confrontation between warders and prisoners, Eileen comforts Aine and explains the necessity of their protest, eventually convincing her to join. As the hunger strike escalates, Eileen collapses, prompting Aine to plead with Governor Cunningham for her help. The prisoners celebrate the end of the hunger strike, and Aine, now transformed by her experiences and Eileen's mentorship, is released from prison and reunited with her mother.
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In SILENT GRACE, Eileen, a seasoned IRA prisoner, leads a campaign against dire conditions in Armagh Women’s Prison while newcomer Aine struggles with her first months behind bars.
Open full beat sheetAine Quinn is listed as Prisoner. A young, initially rebellious prisoner who eventually joins the protest. In the parsed data, Aine Quinn is connected to 27 scenes, 35 dialogue lines, 36 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
27 scenes / 35 dialogue linesEileen is listed as Prisoner / OC (Officer Commanding). A committed Republican prisoner and leader of the protest in Armagh. In the parsed data, Eileen is connected to 27 scenes, 16 dialogue lines, 24 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
27 scenes / 16 dialogue linesGeraldine is listed as Prisoner. A fellow prisoner and member of the protest group. In the parsed data, Geraldine is connected to 14 scenes, 18 dialogue lines, 23 text mentions, first appearing around scene 11.
14 scenes / 18 dialogue linesMargaret is listed as Prisoner. A prisoner and member of the protest group. In the parsed data, Margaret is connected to 13 scenes, 7 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 39.
13 scenes / 7 dialogue linesCunningham is listed as Prison Governor. The prison governor managing the Armagh Women's Prison. In the parsed data, Cunningham is connected to 12 scenes, 23 dialogue lines, 25 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.
12 scenes / 23 dialogue linesSusan is listed as Prison Warder. A prison warder. In the parsed data, Susan is connected to 7 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 40.
7 scenes / 6 dialogue linesFather McGarry is listed as Priest. A priest who visits the prisoners. In the parsed data, Father McGarry is connected to 5 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 34.
5 scenes / 3 dialogue linesMark is listed as Prison Warder. A prison warder. In the parsed data, Mark is connected to 5 scenes, first appearing around scene 13.
5 scenes / 0 dialogue linesMrs. Quinn is listed as Aine's Mother. Aine's mother who visits her in prison. In the parsed data, Mrs. Quinn is connected to 4 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 9.
4 scenes / 3 dialogue linesAnn Bates is listed as Prison Warder. A prison warder who is shot. In the parsed data, Ann Bates is connected to 4 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 26.
4 scenes / 2 dialogue linesConor is listed as Republican Prisoner. Eileen's former partner, a prisoner in Long Kesh. In the parsed data, Conor is connected to 1 scene, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 24.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesBones is listed as Aine's Associate. A young man involved in the car theft incident. In the parsed data, Bones is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 2.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesPatsy is listed as Bones' brother. A young boy with health issues. In the parsed data, Patsy is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 2.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesEileen leads a protest march in the prison yard while Thatcher's voice plays over.
EileenAine, Bones, and Patsy argue in a car before being stopped by a soldier.
Aine Quinn, Bones, PatsyAine is sentenced to twelve months in prison.
Aine Quinn, Mrs. QuinnEileen and other prisoners are locked in their cells, dealing with poor conditions.
Eileen, Geraldine, MargaretFather McGarry visits Eileen.
Eileen, Father McGarryEileen confronts Cunningham about prison conditions.
Eileen, CunninghamAine is moved to the Republican wing.
Eileen, Aine Quinn, Cunningham, Ann Bates, SusanAine and Geraldine talk in their cell.
Aine Quinn, GeraldineAine receives a visit from her mother.
Aine Quinn, Mrs. QuinnAine reacts violently to the news of Kevin's death.
Eileen, Aine Quinn, Geraldine, MargaretEileen attempts to communicate with Aine through the pipe system to convince her to join the protest.
Eileen, Aine Quinn, GeraldineEileen demands Aine be transferred to the ODCs; Cunningham taunts Eileen about her boyfriend and the hunger strike.
Eileen, CunninghamEileen and Aine argue over a jumper and the protest.
Eileen, Aine Quinn, MarkEileen explains the necessity of the protest to Aine.
Eileen, Aine QuinnMark and Susan discuss the smell of the protest; Aine mocks Ann Bates.
Aine Quinn, Geraldine, Ann Bates, Mark, SusanEileen negotiates mattress replacements with Cunningham.
Eileen, CunninghamEileen discusses the shooting of Ann Bates with the other prisoners.
Eileen, Aine Quinn, Geraldine, MargaretEileen confirms the acceptance of the mattresses.
Eileen, CunninghamEileen quizzes Aine on Irish history.
Eileen, Aine QuinnAine mocks Eileen's discipline and sings.
Eileen, Aine Quinn, MargaretMargaret receives a visit from her family.
MargaretThe prisoners play a game of University Challenge through the pipes.
Eileen, Aine Quinn, Geraldine, Margaret, Mark, SusanMargaret sings and reflects on her past.
MargaretEileen recalls a memory of meeting Conor.
Eileen, ConorA violent confrontation occurs between the warders and prisoners.
Eileen, Geraldine, Margaret, MarkEileen leads the prisoners in prayer while Mark taunts them from outside.
Eileen, Geraldine, Ann Bates, MarkEileen comforts Aine and tells her a story to help her sleep.
Eileen, Aine Quinn, MargaretEileen discusses the upcoming hunger strike with the other prisoners and Father McGarry.
Eileen, Aine Quinn, Geraldine, Margaret, Father McGarryEileen argues with Peter about the hunger strike strategy.
Eileen, Aine QuinnEileen negotiates with Peter regarding her leadership and the hunger strike.
EileenPrisoners play a game while Eileen meets with Cunningham.
Eileen, Aine Quinn, Cunningham, Geraldine, MargaretAine receives a visit from her mother.
Aine Quinn, Mrs. Quinn, SusanFather McGarry and Cunningham discuss the prison situation.
Cunningham, Father McGarryEileen and Aine talk about their situation and the outside world.
Eileen, Aine Quinn, Father McGarryEileen collapses and Aine calls for help.
Eileen, Aine Quinn, Cunningham, SusanGeraldine and Aine hide contraband during a visit.
Geraldine, Aine Quinn, Ann BatesAine pleads with Cunningham to help Eileen.
Aine Quinn, CunninghamCunningham discusses the hunger strike on the phone and considers the Cat and Mouse Act.
CunninghamMargaret and Father McGarry discuss Eileen's condition.
Margaret, Father McGarryGeraldine and Aine assemble a radio.
Geraldine, Aine Quinn, SusanThe radio news announces the end of the hunger strike.
Aine Quinn, Geraldine, Margaret, CunninghamPrisoners celebrate the end of the strike.
Cunningham, SusanAine and Eileen say goodbye.
Aine Quinn, EileenAine is released and reunited with her mother.
Aine Quinn, Mrs. QuinnLiam didn't recognise me. His head was all flopped over like he was handicapped. He was dribbling. His arms were jerking around the place. He was making noises like he was trying to say something. There was this desperate smell. I've never smelt anything like it in my life. Like he was rotting.
I'll help you. The Cat and Mouse Act. It's an old law for suffragettes on a hunger strike. If it looks like they're gonna die, you can release them. They get well enough, you arrest them again.
Listen, Eileen. I've signed the form. I'm out of here. I am a criminal. I should never have been in here. It was a mistake. Are you gonna carry on?
At ease. A moment's silence now for our comrade Michael O'Sullivan, who was killed in the fight for Irish freedom.
The hunger strike continues until we get official word from the Army Council. Stop!
You're not one of them. Stop pretending you are. I'm your mother, I know you.
It's official because I'm releasing her under the Cat and Mouse Act.
Come on, Geraldine, we're gonna have to catch the six o'clock news.
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