Judi Dench stars in the story of Philomena Lee, mother to a boy conceived out of wedlock and given up for adoption. Nearly 50 years later, Philomena meets Martin Sixsmith, a former BBC reporter looking for his next big story. Together, they embark on a journey to locate her long lost son. As the pieces of the puzzle come together, the unlikely travel companions form a comic and heartwarming friendship. Based on the 2009 investigative book by Martin Sixsmith.
Publisher:Beverly Hills, Calif : Anchor Bay Entertainment, 2014.
General Note: In English or dubbed French; Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).Special features: A conversation with Judi Dench; The real Philomena Lee; Q&A with Steve Coogan; Feature commentary with Steve Coogan and screenwriter Jeff Pope.Based on the book "The lost child of Philomena Lee" by Martin Sixsmith.Originally released as a motion picture in 2013.
Creation/Production Credits Note: Make up and hair designer, Naomi Donne ; costume designer, Consolata Boyle ; music, Alexandre Desplat ; editor, Valerio Bonelli ; production designer, Alan Macdonald ; director of photography, Robbie Ryan.
Participant or Performer Note: Judi Dench, Steve Coogan, Mare Winningham, Michelle Fairley, Sophie Kennedy Clark, Simone Lahbib, Barbara Jefford, Anna Maxwell Martin.
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MPAA rating: PG-13; for some strong language, thematic elements and sexual references.