Lionsgate has bought us Brooklyn; the profoundly moving story of a young woman Eilis (Saoirse Ronan), a young Irish immigrant navigating her way from a small town in Ireland to Brooklyn, NY. Based on the novel of the same name by Colm Tóibín.
Brooklyn made its premiere at the BFI London Film Festival this year, and actress Saoirse Ronan dazzled at the London Film Festival.
Set during the 1950’s – and lured by the promises America has to offer – Eilis (Ronan) departs the comforts of her home and family to embark on an opportunity for work and to build a future. But soon, a fresh romance sweeps Eilis into the intoxicating charm of love, in the shape of Italian-American Tony (Emory Cohen).
When a family tragedy brings her back to Ireland, Eilis finds herself absorbed into her old community, but now with eligible Jim (Domhnall Gleeson) courting her. As she repeatedly postpones her return to America, Eilis finds herself confronting a terrible dilemma; a heart-breaking choice between two men – and two countries.
Watch the brand new sneak peek trailer here;
Releasing in UK cinemas on 6th November.
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