Sex in a Cold Climate

The film presents interlocking interviews of four women who were interned in Magdalene asylums and orphanages due to out-of-wedlock pregnancies, sexual assault, or societal standards of beauty. It sheds light on the darker aspects of Catholicism, including power abuse and the exploitation of vulnerable individuals.

Through personal narratives, the documentary highlights the systemic issues of child and priest abuse, weaving together stories that reveal the impact of these institutions on women's lives. The film invites viewers to confront uncomfortable truths about the treatment of women under the guise of morality and religion.