PHILOMENA

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Philomena is a touching story based on a true story , tinged with comedy and tragedy , about two very different people who join forces in an exciting journey . Seek the truth that hides behind a heartbreaking story that has remained silent over half a century . Philomena Lee, an Irish seventy-something , stayed on tape as a teenager in 1952. His family , embarrassed , internal in a convent in Roscrea with other young people also falls from grace . In return for hosting and care after delivery works in the laundry and only allow him to see his son Anthony one hour a day .

 At age 3 nuns rob the child against their will , they have agreed to submit it for adoption to an American family. Philomena spends next 50 years trying to find him in vain. After a series of fortunate circumstances known to Martin Sixsmith , former foreign correspondent for the BBC and former communications director for the government of Tony Blair. When Philomena tells Martin about the arduous search for her son , he understands that is a great story and agree together to find out what happened to Anthony . Together they form an odd couple . She is a direct and well-meaning woman who values ​​people and keeps your feet on the ground. Despite all the injustices they have suffered, still retains faith. On the contrary, it is sophisticated, used to dealing with important people in affluent places , just lost his job in politics and publicly humiliated , is cynical and unbelieving .

 Together they embark on a road trip . Along the way learn from each other , they see things with new perspectives and find reasons to laugh and enjoy despite sad aspect of your search. These two profiles in contrast , Philomena and Martin , are played by two actors at the top of their careers : the winning legendary Oscar Judi Dench ( Skyfall , The Exotic Hotel Marygold , Shakespeare in Love ) and Steve Coogan ( The Look of Love , 24 Hour Party People) , one of the best British comic and creator of the legendary Radio and TV character Alan Partridge.