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Evelyn (2002)
Director: Bruce Beresford
Cast: Pierce Brosnan, Aidan Quinn, Julianna Margulies, Stephen Rea
Runtime92 min
RatingPG
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Desmond Doyle is devastated when his wife abandons their family on the day after Christmas. His unemployment, and the fact that there is no woman in the house to care for the children—Evelyn, Dermot and Maurice—make it clear to the authorities this is an untenable situation. The Catholic Church and the Irish courts decide to put the Doyle children into Church-run orphanages.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Evelyn (2002), directed by Bruce Beresford, is a critically acclaimed drama that tells the story of a father's fight to regain custody of his children after his wife abandons the family. The film has received positive reviews from critics and has been praised for its emotional storytelling and strong performances. Audience reception has also been favorable, with the film earning high ratings on IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes.
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Evelyn is a 2002 Irish drama film directed by Bruce Beresford and written by Paul Pender, loosely based on the true story of Desmond Doyle and his fight in the Irish courts to be reunited with his children. The film stars Sophie Vavasseur in the title role, Pierce Brosnan as her father and Aidan Quinn, Julianna Margulies, Stephen Rea, and Alan Bates as supporters to Doyle's case. The film had a limited release in the United States, starting on December 13, 2002 and was later followed by the United Kingdom release on March 21, 2003.
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