Synopsis
Lured by the promise of America, Eilis Lacey departs Ireland and the comfort of her mother’s home for the shores of New York City. The initial shackles of homesickness quickly diminish as a fresh romance sweeps Eilis into the intoxicating charm of love. But soon, her new vivacity is disrupted by her past, and Eilis must choose between two countries and the lives that exist within.
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Movie Details
| Production Budget: | $11,000,000 |
| Colombia Releases: | February 25th, 2016 (Wide) |
| Video Release: | February 23rd, 2016 by Fox Home Entertainment |
| MPAA Rating: | PG-13 for a scene of sexuality and brief strong language. (Rating bulletin 2365, 3/18/2015) |
| Running Time: | 113 minutes |
| Keywords: | 2016 Oscars Best Picture Nominee, 1950s, Set in New York City, Set in Brooklyn, Set in Coney Island, Death of a Son or Daughter, Death of a Sibling, Widow/Widower, Immigration, Christmas in November, Teachers, Voiceover/Narration, Love Triangle, Ellis Island, Prologue, Sales Clerk, Romantic Drama |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Wildgaze Films, Finola Dwyer Productions, Parallel Films, Item 7, Ingenious Media, Bai Rte, HanWay Films, BBC Films, Telefilm Canada, Irish Film Board, Sodec, BFI |
| Production Countries: | Canada, Ireland, United Kingdom |
| Languages: | English |