"The Lost Children of Tuam" will be released in Irish cinemas on September 25, followed by UK cinemas in October, Volta Pictures announced on Friday.
The Irish independent film distribution company said on Friday that it is partnering with Picturehouse Entertainment for the UK release of the film.
The deal was negotiated between Andrew Lowe from Volta Pictures Distribution and James Brown from Picturehouse Entertainment.
The film is heading to theaters in Ireland and the UK following its world premiere this month at the Galway Film Fleadh, where it scooped the prestigious Best Irish Film award.
"The Lost Children of Tuam" is also due to feature at the Toronto International Film Festival's (TIFF's) Centerpiece Programme next month.
Directed by Frank Berry and written by Rebecca Lenkiewicz, "The Lost Children of Tuam" is based on the 2017 New York Times article by Dan Barry.
The film stars BAFTA winner Monica Dolan and co-stars Andrew Bennett and Ian McElhinney.
"The Lost Children of Tuam" tells the real-life story of how, whilst researching the Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home in Tuam, Co Galway, for a local historical society, history enthusiast Catherine Corless uncovered the devastating possibility that as many as 796 children had been buried in unmarked graves on the property.
The discovery began a campaign for justice for both victims and survivors of the home that has had a lasting impact on Ireland today.
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Andrew Lowe, co-CEO and Founder of Element Pictures, said: “We are thrilled Volta and Picturehouse are joining forces again for this film that we are deeply passionately about; Catherine Corless’ work has affected so many around the globe either personally connected to the Mother & Baby Homes or inspired by her activism, and we believe 'The Lost Children of Tuam' will have deep resonance with Irish and UK audiences and beyond."
Sara Frain, Managing Director of Picturehouse Entertainment, commented: “We were completely blown away by 'The Lost Children of Tuam.' It is a powerful and deeply moving story, with a truly remarkable central performance from Monica Dolan.
"We are looking forward to collaborating with Volta and the Element team once again to bring this important film to audiences across the UK and Ireland.”
Liam Neeson, who optioned the rights to the New York Times article, is producer for El Paso Films, along with Jules Daly for Big Red Films, Chelsea Morgan Hoffmann, Ed Guiney and Andrew Lowe for Oscar-winning Element Pictures, and Martina Niland for Port Pictures.
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