Countdown to St. Patrick's Day - 16
Agnes Browne is a middle aged woman, a sudden widow, with seven children. In order to pay for her husband's funeral, Agnes is in need of funds and obtains them from a loan shark. As she is faced with raising her children alone in 1967 Dublin, Agnes sells fruits and vegetables at a stand on Market Street. She has a close friend Marion who supports her as she adjusts to being a widow. There is a scene where the two women are eating in a pub and Marion shares bedroom details with Agnes. It is the funniest scene, I laughed so hard. I still laugh when I think of it. Life takes an interesting turn for Agnes when she meets the new French baker who is definitely interested in Agnes. The film has been criticized because Agnes is crazy about the singer, Tom Jones. (And weren't we all back in 67?). Tom is appearing in Dublin. Will Agnes's dream of hearing him sing come true? This is just a fun movie with some sad moments but a realistic look at woman raising her family in Ireland in the late 60s.
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