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Angela's Ashes

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In a raw and Irish setting of the 1930s, a boy named Frank McCourt experiences a childhood marked by poverty and suffering. The story unfolds in Limerick, where his family faces the harsh realities of misery and alcoholism. Frank's father, a man who dreams of a better future but sinks into bottles, struggles to keep his wife, Malachy, and their four children afloat. Meanwhile, the mother, despite her own difficulties, tries to survive with admirable resilience.

Through Frank’s eyes, moments of joy amidst the hardships are revealed: the mischief with his friends, the stories from his mother, and the hope for a brighter life. However, the shadow of need and humiliation is always present, and each new setback leaves a mark on his soul. As he grows up, Frank confronts the harsh reality of his surroundings and begins to seek his own way out toward a future where he is not a victim of his heritage.

In a visceral tale that captures both the sadness and beauty of life, Frank’s journey is one of struggle, perseverance, and personal discovery. It is a poignant story that shows how, despite adversities, there is always room for dreams and hope. With endearing characters and profound lessons, the narrative becomes a reflection of family, love, and the desire for freedom.

Media type
Movie
Year
1999
Director
Alan Parker
Writer
Laura Jones
Alan Parker
Rating
Service
Internet Movie Database
Rating
7.30
Service
Rotten tomatoes
Rating
52.00
Service
Metacritic
Rating
54.00
Actors
Emily Watson
Robert Carlyle
Joe Breen
Michael Legge
Ciarán Owens
Ronnie Masterson
Pauline McLynn
Liam Carney
Eanna MacLiam
Shane Murray-Corcoran
Devon Murray
Peter Halpin
Frank Laverty
James Mahon
Laurence Kinlan
Des McAleer
Brendan McNamara
Johnny Murphy
Maria McDermottroe
Gerard McSorley
Eamonn Owens
Phelim Drew
Daire Lynam
Ben O'Gorman
Sam O'Gorman
Lucas Neville
Walter Mansfield
Sean Kearns
Les Doherty
Brendan Cauldwell
Shay Gorman
Stephen Marcus
Jon Kenny
Brendan O'Carroll
Susan Fitzgerald
Oliver Maguire
Daithi O'Suilleabhain
Eileen Pollock
Alvaro Lucchesi
Mark O'Regan
Moira Deady
Kerry Condon
Garrett Keogh
John Anthony Murphy
Maggie McCarthy
Bairbre Ní Chaoimh
Nuala Kelly
Brian Clifford
Edward Murphy
Kieran Maher
James McClatchie
Patrick Bracken
Terry O'Donovan
Danny O'Carroll
Marcia DeBonis
Helen Norton
Eileen Colgan
Pauline Shanahan
Gerry Walsh
Brendan Morrissey
Darragh Neill
Sarah Pilkington
Donncha Crowley
Veronica O'Reilly
Anne O'Neill
Phil Kelly
Jaz Pollock
Paddy Scully
J.J. Murphy
Frankie McCafferty
Jack Lynch
Patrick David Nolan
Gerard Lee
Martin Benson
Birdy Sweeney
Owen O'Gorman
Pat McGrath
Ray McBride
John Sheedy
Sam Ryan
Donnacha Gleeson
Jim McIntrye
Richard Walker
Mary Ann Spencer
Kathleen Lamb
Jer O'Leary
Gender
Drama
Country
Ireland
Producers
David Brown
Alan Parker
Scott Rudin
Original title
Angela's Ashes
Duration
145
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