Brooklyn tells the profoundly moving story of Eilis Lacey (Saoirse Ronan), a young Irish immigrant navigating her way through 1950s Brooklyn. Lured by the promise of America, Eilis departs Ireland and the comfort of her mother’s home for the shores of New York City.

Brooklyn – film review

Academy Award nominee and one of the best films of the year

Read the review and come… https://t.co/X6BvqoF9s6

— Russell Matthews (@Sydneyforumruss) January 17, 2016

The initial shackles of homesickness quickly diminish as a fresh romance sweeps Eilis into the intoxicating charm of love. But soon, her new vivacity is disrupted by her past, and Eilis must choose between two countries and the lives that exist within.

Saturday 16th April

• Brooklyn – CERT 12A, 7.30pm to 9.20 pm,  St Joseph’s Hall, Balerno

Balerno Village Screen is a community cinema free to attend and funded by donations. We ask that you reserve a free ticket in advance (via the button above) to help us manage numbers.  We also ask that if you can no longer attend to cancel your ticket to allow someone else to see the film.