This romantic indie had a quiet release this Fall, but for those who sought out the tale of a young Irish woman (Saoirse Ronan) who immigrates to 1950s Brooklyn, NY, the reward was great. Ronan's performance isn't flashy; she just is Eilis, someone who's discovering independence, backbone, and romantic love for the first time. Anyone who's ever been homesick or in love can relate, and happily, the movie is now getting lots of award recognition, as it should.
— Shannon Vestal Robson, content director
