John Crowley directed this Drama. Watch Preview. Cast: Saoirse Ronan, Emory Cohen, Domhnall Gleeson, Jim Broadbent, Julie Walters. Rated PG - 13 for a scene of sexuality and brief strong language. Running time is one hour and fifty-one minutes.
Lured by the promise of America, a young Irish girl (Ronan) departs Ireland and the comfort of her mother’s home for the shores of New York City in the 1950's. After a bout of homesickness, she finds romance and a sense of belonging, but a tragedy in Ireland forces her to make difficult life choices.
I don't normally care for dramas of this type but I thoroughly enjoyed this film. Ronan is excellent as the young woman in a strange land and she's aided by a strong supporting cast, although Broadbent will probably be the only familiar face. I found it interesting to revisit the 50s, with the familiar cars and lifestyles of that time. The characters are well drawn, the story is interesting, the production values are very good, and the pacing is such that you're never bored. I don't know that a younger audience will find this as interesting, but I feel confident in recommending this film strongly to senior film patrons. Don't put off seeing this, however, as I can't imagine this encore presentation will be here long.
There are no additional scenes once the credits begin. Screen size is unimportant. Theatres/Times.
Lured by the promise of America, a young Irish girl (Ronan) departs Ireland and the comfort of her mother’s home for the shores of New York City in the 1950's. After a bout of homesickness, she finds romance and a sense of belonging, but a tragedy in Ireland forces her to make difficult life choices.
I don't normally care for dramas of this type but I thoroughly enjoyed this film. Ronan is excellent as the young woman in a strange land and she's aided by a strong supporting cast, although Broadbent will probably be the only familiar face. I found it interesting to revisit the 50s, with the familiar cars and lifestyles of that time. The characters are well drawn, the story is interesting, the production values are very good, and the pacing is such that you're never bored. I don't know that a younger audience will find this as interesting, but I feel confident in recommending this film strongly to senior film patrons. Don't put off seeing this, however, as I can't imagine this encore presentation will be here long.
There are no additional scenes once the credits begin. Screen size is unimportant. Theatres/Times.
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