About:
An Irish immigrant migrates to Brooklyn, New York during the 1950's with hopes of starting a new life. While in the states, she must consider what truly matters most: love or family.
Trivia:
Prior to casting Saoirse Ronan for the role of Eilis Lacey, Rooney Mara was originally casted for the lead role. Actress Saoirse Ronan received over fifty-one award nominations for her performance during this film. The majority of the film's settings that were supposed to be based in Brooklyn were actually filmed in the Montréal, Québec area.