

Philomena
DirectorStephen Frears
“These two unlikely companions are on a journey to find her long lost son.”
A woman searches for her adult son, who was taken away from her decades ago when she was forced to live in a convent.
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Cast

Judi Dench
Philomena

Steve Coogan
Martin Sixsmith

Sophie Kennedy Clark
Young Philomena

Mare Winningham
Mary Hess

Barbara Jefford
Sister Hildegarde

Ruth McCabe
Mother Barbara

Peter Hermann
Pete Olsson

Sean Mahon
Michael Hess

Anna Maxwell Martin
Jane

Michelle Fairley
Sally Mitchell

Wunmi Mosaku
Young Nun

Amy McAllister
Sister Anunciata
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