Starring Dame Judi Dench and Steve Coogan, 'Philomena' is the true story of one mother's search for her lost son.
Falling pregnant as a teenager in Ireland in 1952, Philomena Lee was sent to the convent of Roscrea to be looked after as a "fallen woman". When her baby was only a toddler, he was whisked away by the nuns to America for adoption. Philomena spent the next 50 years searching for him in vain.
READ: 'Philomena' a labour of love for Coogan
Starring Dame Judi Dench and Steve Coogan, 'Philomena' is the true story of one mother's search for her lost son.
Falling pregnant as a teenager in Ireland in 1952, Philomena Lee was sent to the convent of Roscrea to be looked after as a "fallen woman". When her baby was only a toddler, he was whisked away by the nuns to America for adoption. Philomena spent the next 50 years searching for him in vain.
READ: 'Philomena' a labour of love for Coogan
Then she met Martin Sixsmith, a world-weary journalist as cynical as Philomena was trusting. Together they set off for America on a journey that would not only reveal the extraordinary story of Philomena’s son, but also the powerful bond that grew up between Philomena and Martin – a surprising relationship that was both profoundly moving and very funny.
The film is a bitter-sweet comedy, a compelling narrative of human love and loss, and a heart-breaking story that ultimately celebrates life.
'Philomena' is out on DVD and Blu-ray from April 30 - and Yahoo New Zealand has five copies of the movie on DVD to give away.
To be in to win a copy, simply email yxgiveaways@yahoo.co.nz with "Philomena" in the subject line, and send us your name, address and contact phone number.
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