Synopsis
Brooklyn follows Eilis Lacey, a young Irish woman who emigrates to 1950s New York, where she finds work, community, and unexpected love with an Italian-American man named Tony. When a family tragedy forces her to return to Ireland, she is torn between her old life and the new one she has built across the ocean. The film is a tender and beautifully crafted story about identity, home, and the courage required to choose your own path.
Did You Know?
- Saoirse Ronan received her second Academy Award nomination for this role.
- The film is based on Colm Tóibín's acclaimed 2009 novel.
- Much of the movie was filmed in Montreal, not Brooklyn.
- Director John Crowley insisted on authentic 1950s period costumes throughout.
- Domhnall Gleeson was considered for the role of Tony Fiorello.
Iconic Quotes
- You'll feel so homesick that you'll want to die, and there's nothing wrong with that.
- Every day you'll feel a little less bad. And then one day it'll be over.
- I'm not lonely. I have a secret. I'm in love.
- You're going to have an American dream, whether you like it or not.
- Whatever it is you're running from, it'll still be there when you get back.
