When Ellis Lacey (Saoirse Ronan) is offered the chance to go to America, she doesn’t hesitate, leaving behind her mother, beloved sister, and small Irish village. It’s the early 1950’s. She’s full of conflicting emotions -- eager to embrace a future full of promise, but also lonely for the familiarity of home. When Ellis falls in love with Tony (Domhnall Gleeson), a warm and handsome Italian, she envisions them building a new life together. But a tragedy brings Ellis back to Ireland, where she’s again torn between the old and the new – and must decide where she belongs. Nick Hornby adapted the screenplay from Colm Toibin’s acclaimed novel. Exquisitely crafted with superb acting, this is a beautiful and touching film.
(UK, Ireland, Canada 2015) 105 minutes
SATURDAY NIGHT CENTERPIECE SCREENING
