Brooklyn (2015)
Directed by John Crowley

Drama / Romance

Film Synopsis

Coralie is a 22-year-old Swiss rapper who goes by the name Brooklyn.  One day, she leaves her own country and the father who no longer understands her and settles in Paris.  Lodging with Odette, a retired woman, she finds a job with a music society in the suburbs.  She ends up being forced onto the stage one evening, but manages to win her audience over.  She also catches the eye of Issa, another rap artist set for stardom...
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Film Credits

  • Director: John Crowley
  • Script: Nick Hornby, Colm Tóibín (novel)
  • Cinematographer: Yves Bélanger
  • Music: Michael Brook
  • Cast: Saoirse Ronan (Eilis Lacey), Domhnall Gleeson (Jim Farrell), Michael Zegen (Maurizio), Emory Cohen (Tony), Mary O'Driscoll (Miss McAdam), Julie Walters (Mrs. Kehoe), Eileen O'Higgins (Nancy), Emily Bett Rickards (Patty), Paulino Nunes (Mr. Fiorello), Eve Macklin (Diana), Maeve McGrath (Mary), Jenn Murray (Dolores), Aine Ni Mhuiri (Mrs. Byrne), Jim Broadbent (Father Flood), Nora-Jane Noone (Sheila), Karen Ardiff (Mrs. Farrell), Adrien Benn (Diner Waiter), Eva Birthistle (Georgina), Brid Brennan (Miss Kelly), Jane Brennan (Mary Lacey)
  • Country: Ireland / UK / Canada
  • Language: English
  • Support: Color
  • Runtime: 85 min

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