Philomena
These two unlikely companions are on a journey to find her long lost son.
Dramajournalistlondon, englandwashington dc, usabased on novel or booknursefaithforgivenessorphanageadoptionbased on true storyscandalireland
A poignant, character-driven journey about a mother's decades-long search for her son, exploring faith, institutional cruelty, and the possibility of forgiveness and connection.
A woman searches for her adult son, who was taken away from her decades ago when she was forced to live in a convent.
Essence
Ensemble
Judi Dench
Philomena
Steve Coogan
Martin Sixsmith
Sophie Kennedy Clark
Young Philomena
Mare Winningham
Mary Hess
Barbara Jefford
Sister Hildegarde
Ruth McCabe
Mother Barbara
Peter Hermann
Pete Olsson
Sean Mahon
Michael Hess
Anna Maxwell Martin
Jane
Michelle Fairley
Sally Mitchell
Wunmi Mosaku
Young Nun
Amy McAllister
Sister Anunciata
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