Philomena is the true story of one mother's search for her lost son. Falling pregnant as a teenager in Ireland in 1952, Philomena Lee was sent to the convent of Roscrea to be looked after as a "fallen woman". When her baby was only a toddler, he was whisked away by the nuns to America for adoption. Philomena (Judi Dench) spent the next fifty years searching for him in vain. Then she met Martin Sixsmith, a world-weary journalist as cynical as Philomena was trusting. Together they set off for America on a journey that would not only reveal the extraordinary story of Philomena's son, but also the powerful bond that grew between Philomena and Martin. Boasting a phenomenal lead performance by Judi Dench, the film is a bitter-sweet drama, a compelling narrative of human love and loss and ultimately a celebration of life.Director(s): Stephen Frears Cast: Sophie Kennedy Clark, Steve Coogan, Judi Dench, Simone Lahbib, Mare Winningham Poster ;Certification: 12+Run Time: 1h 38minCinema Date: 01/11/2013 Distributor: Pathe
