Liam Neeson to Produce The Lost Children of Tuam directed by Frank Berry

 Liam Neeson is among the producers of the The Lost Children Of Tuam. The film is directed by Frank Berry and is based on The New York Times article, “The Lost Children of Tuam” by Dan Barry, published in 2017.

“The story of Tuam is so important and is so resonant today in terms of children and who is deemed worthy of care and who is not," said Neeson. "It is a shattering and vital interrogation into the past that carries into our present,”

“It shows what one person can do in terms of action and Catherine Corless’ determination and passion is an inspiration.”

The film will focus on Catherine Corless, who whilst researching the Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home in Tuam, County Galway, for a local historical society, uncovered that as many as 796 children had been buried in unmarked graves on the property. The discovery ignited a campaign for justice for both victims and survivors of the home.

Excavation of the mass graves began in the summer of 2025. The entire process is likely to take at least two years to complete.

“It is a great honour to me that a dedicated, professional and high profile film crew are creating this film, which follows my arduous journey from when I first discovered what really happened in Tuam," said Corless. "And the struggle I faced to bring this truth to light against so many obstacles,”

“It’s startling too, that I have observed the passion with which Frank Berry and his team are ensuring that the truth of what happened is paramount, and I am grateful, for that has been the essence of my long journey. It is said that a good film is immortal, and I have no doubt that ‘The Lost Children of Tuam’ will come under that spotlight.

Monica Dolan is set to lead the cast of the Irish feature. Alongside Dolan, the cast will also include Andrew Bennett and Ian McElhinney.