Housewife, 49
Watch TrailerDowntrodden 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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📋 Film Details
| 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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
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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