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Movie poster: Housewife, 49 (2006)
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Housewife, 49

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2006 · 88 min Drama History
6.0 / 10 · TMDB

Downtrodden wife and mother Nella's life takes an unexpected turn for the better after she joins the Women's Voluntary Service office in Barrow-in-Furness during the Second World War. However, her new-found happiness is shattered when her son Cliff leaves to join the troops - provoking a painful confrontation with her husband Will.

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Year 2006
Country United Kingdom
Genre Drama, History
Director Gavin Millar
Runtime 88 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.0/10 (18 votes)

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The film constructs an intimate character study, relying on the authentic source material of a woman's wartime diaries. It explores personal transformation through the quiet accumulation of small acts of courage and the painful cost of self-discovery within a strained marriage.

What lingers after the credits is a profound respect for the unsung heroism of daily life and the emotional battleground of the home front. A moving portrait of a spirit learning to soar within confined spaces. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Gavin Millar

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Best enjoyed in a quiet moment, with a reflective mood, for this gentle yet powerful drama of the home front.

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