In America
A new home. A new life. Seen through eyes that see everything.
PG-13 2003 · 105 min · ★ 7.1 · Drama
A family of Irish immigrants adjusts to life on the mean streets of Hell's Kitchen while also grieving the death of a child.
Directed by Jim Sheridan · Written by Jim Sheridan
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Samantha Morton Sarah -
Paddy Considine Johnny -
Sarah Bolger Christy -
Emma Bolger Ariel -
Djimon Hounsou Mateo -
David Wike Barker -
Michael Sean Tighe Frank -
Juan Carlos Hernández Papo -
René Millan Steve -
Nick Dunning Gynaecologist -
Frank Wood Paediatrician - M Merrina Millsapp Marina
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