Drama · United Kingdom · 2013 · 1h 38m

Philomena

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Director
Stephen Frears
Cast
Judi Dench as Philomena Steve Coogan as Martin Sixsmith Sophie Kennedy Clark as Young Philomena Mare Winningham as Mary Hess Barbara Jefford as Sister Hildegarde Ruth McCabe as Mother Barbara
Crew
Robbie Ryan — Director of Photography Valerio Bonelli — Editor Alexandre Desplat — Original Music Composer Steve Coogan — Screenplay Jeff Pope — Screenplay Martin Sixsmith — Novel
Tagline

These two unlikely companions are on a journey to find her long lost son.

Synopsis

A woman searches for her adult son, who was taken away from her decades ago when she was forced to live in a convent.

Trailer Philomena — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
journalistlondon, englandwashington dc, usabased on novel or booknursefaithforgivenessorphanageadoptionbased on true storyscandalireland
Key Collaborators
Stephen Frears Director Robbie Ryan Director of Photography Valerio Bonelli Editor Alexandre Desplat Original Music Composer Steve Coogan Screenplay Jeff Pope Screenplay Martin Sixsmith Novel Steve Coogan Producer Tracey Seaward Producer Gabrielle Tana Producer Alan MacDonald Production Design
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