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The film stars Judi Dench as Philomena Lee, an elderly woman who has been searching for her son for 50 years, and Sixsmith's ( Steve Coogan) efforts to help her find him. The film gained critical praise and received several international film awards.
Nov 27, 2013 · Philomena: Directed by Stephen Frears. With Judi Dench, Steve Coogan, Sophie Kennedy Clark, Mare Winningham. A world-weary political journalist picks up the story of a woman's search for her son, who was taken away from her decades ago after she became pregnant and was forced to live in a convent.
Philomena ( / ˌfɪləˈmiːnə / FIL-ə-MEE-nə ), also known as Saint Philomena ( Ancient Greek: Ἁγία Φιλουμένη, romanized : Hagía Philouménē; Modern Greek: Αγία Φιλομένα, romanized : Agía Filoména) or Philomena of Rome ( c. 10 January 291 – c. 10 August 304) was a virgin martyr whose remains were discovered ...
Nov 22, 2013 · "Philomena" is based on a true story about an elderly Irish woman searching for the toddler son she gave up for adoption as an unwed teen living in a convent. Most of its pleasures come from the way it confounds expectations.
Based on a powerful true story and led by note-perfect performances from Judi Dench and Steve Coogan, Philomena offers a profoundly affecting drama for adult filmgoers of all ages.
Nov 18, 2013 · In real life, Philomena’s experiences in Tipperary turned her away from the Church. She still believes in a “hereafter” and continues to pray “like every Irish mother”, but doesn’t go to confession or communion.
Feb 7, 2014 · Culture. The Real-Life Philomena: 'You See So Much Hurt Caused by Anger' Forced to give up her child for adoption as a teenager, the woman who inspired the Oscar-nominated film starring Judi...
