Directed by:
Stephen Frears
Written by:
Steve Coogan
Jeff Pope
Based on the book by:
Martin Sixsmith
Genre:
Biography | Comedy | Drama
Runtime:
98 mins
Plot:
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.
Release Date:
November 22, 2013
Reception:
Cast:
Judi Dench
Steve Coogan
Sophie Kennedy Clark
Mare Winningham
Barbara Jefford
Ruth McCabe
NOMINATED
Nominations
- Best Motion Picture of the Year | Gabrielle Tana, Steve Coogan, Tracey Seaward
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role | Judi Dench
- Best Adapted Screenplay | Steve Coogan, Jeff Pope
- Best Achievement in Music, Original Score | Alexandre Desplat
Wins
- Best Adapted Screenplay | Steve Coogan, Jeff Pope
Nominations
- Best Film | Gabrielle Tana, Steve Coogan, Tracey Seaward
- Best Leading Actress | Judi Dench
- Best British Film | Stephen Frears, Gabrielle Tana, Steve Coogan, Tracey Seaward, Jeff Pope
Nominations
- Best Motion Picture – Drama
- Best Actress – Drama | Judi Dench
- Best Screenplay – Motion Picture | Steve Coogan, Jeff Pope
Nominations
- Outstanding Female Actor in a Leading Role | Judi Dench
Nominations
- Excellence in Contemporary Film | Consolata Boyle
