"Are you a witch or are you a fairy or are you the wife of Michael Cleary?" 

In the 1800s, Ireland had seen its fair share of upheaval and changes. But one thing that was a common thread for many on the island was the belief in the "Good People" or Fairies and also in Changelings, human-like fairies left behind in another's place. They could be fickle creatures, creating trouble for some while bringing luck for others. And when Bridget Cleary got sick in 1895 with what seemed like a simple cold, folklore and real life collided with dire consequences to Bridget.