Philomena

Philomena

These two unlikely companions are on a journey to find her long lost son.

PG-13 2013 · 98 min · ★ 7.3 (2K) · Drama

A woman searches for her adult son, who was taken away from her decades ago when she was forced to live in a convent.

Directed by Stephen Frears · Written by Jeff Pope

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