My Sailor, My Love
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Kirsi Vikman
David Collins
Kai Nordberg
- James Cosmo
- Bríd Brennan
- Catherine Walker
- Nora-Jane Noone
- Aidan O’Hare
- Gina Costigan
- Molly McCann
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| Directed by | Klaus Härö |
| Written by | Jimmy Karlsson Kirsi Vikman |
| Produced by | Kaarle Aho David Collins Kai Nordberg |
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| Cinematography | Robert Nordström |
| Edited by | Philippe Ravoet |
| Music by | Michelino Bisceglia |
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| Distributed by | Music Box Films |
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Running time | 103 minutes |
| Countries | Ireland, Finland |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $297,429 |
My Sailor, My Love is a 2022 Irish drama film directed by Klaus Härö. An international co-production between Finland and Ireland, the project marked Härö's English language debut. The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, and was subsequently distributed by Music Box Films.[1] The cast includes James Cosmo, Bríd Brennan, Catherine Walker, Nora-Jane Noone, Aidan O’Hare, Gina Costigan, and Molly McCann.[2]
The film was nominated for the 2023 Dublin Film Critics Circle Award for Best Irish Film.[3] For his performance James Cosmo was nominated for the BAFTA Scotland Award for Best Actor.[4] Bríd Brennan and Catherine Walker received nominations from the Irish Film & Television Academy for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress, respectively.[5]
- James Cosmo as Howard
- Bríd Brennan as Annie
- Catherine Walker as Grace
- Nora-Jane Noone as Kelly
- Aidan O’Hare as Martin
- Gina Costigan as Joyce
- Molly McCann as Alison
Reception
The film received generally positive reviews. On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 90% based on 30 reviews.[6]
Critics have praised the film's nuanced portrayal of familial relationships. Marya E. Gates of RogerEbert.com noted that the film excels when delving into Grace's pain, highlighting how it has affected her interactions with others.[2] Similarly, Similarly, Loud and Clear Reviews commended the film for subtly shifting audience perceptions of its characters, particularly in exploring the complexities of Grace and Howard's relationship.[7]
Amy Nicholson in a reiview for The New York Times was more critical, noting "The painful dynamic is credible; the dialogue not so much. Still, the actors are in full command of our empathy, especially Brennan’s gray-haired caretaker who, when she cracks open her heart, seems to glow from within."[8]