Released Date:
2000-03-03
Languages:
English, French
Countries:
USA, Ireland
Runtime:
92 min
Rated:
R
IMDB Ratings:
6.5 (1778 Reviews)
Director:
Anjelica HustonBrendan O'Carroll (novel)
John Goldsmith (screenplay)
Brendan O'Carroll (screenplay)
The unexpected death of her husband sends a woman and her seven children, ages 2-14, into emotional turmoil and financial crisis in 1967 Dublin. She is forced to borrow money from a ruthless loan shark to make ends meet. She faces her dismal existence by selling fruits and vegetables at an open air market where she spends time with a best friend who gives her encouragement. Wishing to escape her existence, if only for a short time, she dreams of finding enough money to attend an upcoming Tom Jones concert. She realizes her dream by accepting her first date with a French baker. Her kids pool their money so she can buy a new dress. Of course, eventually the family has to face the loan shark, but this is a movie where obstacles are maybe too easily overcome.
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