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7.3/10 • 3.1K

2015-10-201h 51m

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Two countries, two loves, one heart

In 1950s Ireland and New York, young Eilis Lacey has to choose between two men and two countries.

Directors
John Crowley
Editors
Jake Roberts

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  1. Saoirse Ronan

    Saoirse Ronan

    Eilis Lacey

  2. Domhnall Gleeson

    Domhnall Gleeson

    Jim Farrell

  3. Emory Cohen

    Emory Cohen

    Tony Fiorello

  4. Jim Broadbent

    Jim Broadbent

    Father Flood

  5. Julie Walters

    Julie Walters

    Madge Kehoe

  6. Jessica Paré

    Jessica Paré

    Miss Fortini

  7. Eve Macklin

    Eve Macklin

    Diana Montini

  8. Brid Brennan

    Brid Brennan

    Miss Kelly

  9. Fiona Glascott

    Fiona Glascott

    Rose Lacey

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Reno

Feb 24, 2016

9/10

An ordinary woman's life struggle that lives very close to average of us.
A very fascinating movie. Depicted as a real life drama that is totally different from the other Oscars nominees for this year. Based on the novel of the same name, that tells the story of a young Irish woman, Eilis, in the 1950s who travels to the United States, Brooklyn, looking for a better future. Thousands of kilometers across the Pacific ocean, she finds a new job, new friends, a whole new life, but what she misses is her home and family. So how she makes out of those difficulties, and finds a way to go forward is the rest. About an ordinary woman's life struggle that lives very close to average of us. That's why I loved this film more than other drama films nominated for this Oscar. The first two acts were amazing, the third was a bit off and cliche, but that's how the story rediscovered by getting back at the conclusion. I think this is Saoirse Ronan's full matured character as an adult woman. She was my favourite child actress and seen all her films. So felt strange to see her like this, because that's not how I remember her, but it only gets better after she does more character like this. She was very good, in fact, she should get the Oscar for the role. In my prediction, Brie Larson for 'Room' and Ronan are the top contenders, but if Cate Blanchett wins that'll be a great disappointment. I'm also expecting adapted screenplay awards. The cinematography was fantastic, those 50s New York City really brought back on the screen. It is a must watch, especially if you're a middle aged guy, because you're well experienced about personal and social life already, and this movie only a reminder. 9/10

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$11,000,000.00
Revenue
$62,076,141.00
Keywords
shipbased on novel or booklove trianglehomesicknessmarriagecommunityworking classboarding housesuburbirelandbrooklyn, new york cityjourneyirish immigrant1950s