Set in 1952 and tells the story of a young Irish woman’s (Saoirse Ronan) immigration to Brooklyn, where she quickly falls into a romance with a tough Italian plumber (Emory Cohen). News from home sends Eilis back to Ireland, away from Tony where she faces temptation from another man (Domhnall Gleeson), she must choose between two countries and the lives that exist within them for her.
Based on Colm Tóibín’s novel of the same name Brooklyn, it has been nominated for three Academy Awards in 2015: Best Picture, Best Actress and Best Adapted Screenplay.
A heart-warming tale about love, loss & relationships. Saoirse Ronan gives an outstanding performance and is well deserving of her Oscar nomination. A must see!
Ireland on Cinema | PG-13 | 111 min | Drama, Romance | 2015 Ireland|USA