Set in Ireland a few decades back, we pick up the story as a recently widowed woman and her brood try to carry on with their life. Times are hard and money is scarce, making them easy prey for the moneylender. However her indomitable nature endures, and, together with support from friends, she triumphs. Her best mate, however, is not so fortunate. Expect a brief romantic interlude with Tom Jones.
Anjelica Huston, Marion O'Dwyer, Niall O'Shea, Ciaran Owens, Roxanna Williams
Director
Anjelica Huston
Screenplay
John Goldsmith, Brendan O'Carrol
Music
Paddy Moloney
Cinematography
Anthony B. Richmond
Sound formats
Dolby Digital, Sony Dynamic Digital Sound, DTS
Soundtrack
Not available
Made in
1999
Produced by
October Films
Ratings
Scale (Max)
20
South African Media
The MoviesiteIan Douglas
10
Cape ArgusBianca Coleman
10
Cape ArgusAdrian Monteath
10
Cape TimesWilhelm Snyman
10
The StarDarryl Accone
10
Sunday TimesBarry Ronge
10
RapportBarrie Hough
14
TV3 ScreenplayBarry Ronge
16
International Media
eye Weekly (Canada)Jason Anderson
5
Box Office (USA)Ed Scheid
10
Total Film (UK)Stephen Applebaum
5
Film Review (UK)Terry Richards
10
Internet (IMDB)72 Netizens
12
Average .. 51%
10
Visitor Comments
Ian Douglas: This film will probably find more favour with the female audience, it may be a bit too soppy for guys. It does remind one of Angela's Ashes (being another poor-Irish tale). Some good performances and a nice cameo by Tom Jones, playing himself.
