Brooklyn

~Two countries, two loves, one heart

Overview

In 1950s Ireland and New York, young Eilis Lacey has to choose between two men and two countries.

Genres

General Information

Release Date: 2015-10-20
Budget: $11000000
Revenue: $62076141
Runtime: 111 min

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