| Release Date: | Sep 2002 |
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| Genres: | Romance / Drama |
| Awards: | Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 18 wins & 33 nominations |
| Cast: | Paddy Considine (Johnny), Samantha Morton (Sarah), Sarah Bolger (Christy), Emma Bolger (Ariel), Neal Jones (Immigration Officer #1), Randall Carlton (Immigration Officer #2), Ciaran Cronin (Frankie), Djimon Hounsou (Mateo), Juan Carlos Hernández (Papo (as Juan Hernandez)), Nye Heron (Blind Man), Jason Salkey (Tony), Rene Millan (Steve), Sara James (Papo's Girlfriend), Bob Gallico (Theatre Director), Jason Killalee (Assistant Theatre Director) |
An aspiring Irish actor and his family illegally immigrate in the United States with the dreams of the father breaking into the New York City theatrical scene. Once they arrive in the big city, they move into a flop house and try to make it truly their home. While they struggle to fit in their new country, the family finds new friends like the reclusive neighbor, Mateo, who provides help in the most unexpected ways in America.
