My Sailor, My Love

2022

1h 42m

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6.3/10

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The thorny relationship between a woman and her retired father worsens after he becomes romantically involved with the housekeeper she hires for him.

Directors

Klaus Härö

Writers

Jimmy Karlsson(writer by)

Kirsi Vikman(writer by)

Stars

James Cosmo

Brid Brennan

Catherine Walker

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Howard

Annie

Grace

Kelly

Martin

Joyce

Alison

Terry Grimes

Brian

Belinda

Suzy

Melanie

Alex

Sarah

Walter

Elizabeth

Estate Agent

Matron Carol

Directors

Klaus Härö

Writers

Jimmy Karlsson(writer by)

Kirsi Vikman(writer by)

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James Cosmo is quite good here in one of his few leading roles. He is "Howard", a curmudgeonly old gent who lives alone - washing his smalls in the kitchen sink and caring little about anything but his crossword puzzle. His daughter "Grace" (Catherine Walker) is at the end of her tether, so she employs local lady "Annie" (Brid Brennan) to do a bit of housekeeping for him. He is not at all keen on this arrangement; indeed is so rude as to have her walk out on him, but a few of her more homely touches make him begin to realise that the pit into which his life has slid is perhaps not the only solution. Pretty quickly the two are getting on like an house on fire and gradually this causes a degree of chagrin for the daughter who sees her own role in his life beginning to become less crucial - as she, herself, is watching her own marriage disintegrate. Can they all find a way to make things work? It's a gentle romance this film, with some enjoyable and poignant performances from the three principals that highlights how people cope with grief, loneliness and opportunity. Director Klaus Härö allows the talent to deliver a considered series of portrayals that marry the happy and the sad in a plausible fashion. I can't say I loved the ending. Though perfectly realistic, it seemed a little unnecessary to me - but you be the judge. It doesn't need a cinema screen, but is well worth watching the loads of experience at character acting ooze from Brennan and Cosmo.

Geronimo196726 Mar, 2023