The unexpected death of her husband sends a woman and her seven children, ages 2-14, into emotional turmoil and financial crisis in 1967 Dublin. She is forced to borrow money from a ruthless loan shark to make ends meet. She faces her dismal existence by selling fruits and vegetables at an open air market where she spends time with a best friend who gives her encouragement. Wishing to escape her existence, if only for a short time, she dreams of finding enough money to attend an upcoming Tom Jones concert. She realizes her dream by accepting her first date with a French baker. Her kids pool their money so she can buy a new dress. Of course, eventually the family has to face the loan shark, but this is a movie where obstacles are maybe too easily overcome.
Release Date: 3 March 2000Runtime: 92 min
Stars:
- Anjelica Huston
- Arno Chevrier
- Carl Power
- Ciaran Owens
- Gareth O'Connor
- Gerard McSorley
- James Lappin
- Jennifer Gibney
- June Rodgers
- Marion O'Dwyer
- Mark Power
- Niall O'Shea
- Ray Winstone
- Roxanna Nic Liam
- Tom Jones
Director: Anjelica Huston
