The Cry

57min

Drama

Mystery

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.

Production Companies

Synchronicity Films

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Film Victoria

Episodes

Cast

Episode 1

1. Episode 1

56min

30th Sep 2018

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

2. Episode 2

58min

7th Oct 2018

The search for baby Noah leads to an arrest, but it soon becomes clear that not everything is as it seems.

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

1h

14th Oct 2018

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

4. Episode 4

58min

21st Oct 2018

The couple return to Scotland under constant media pressure.

First air date

30th Sep 2018

Last air date

21st Oct 2018

Status

Ended

Type

Miniseries

Original language

en

Networks