Ladies in Lavender

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  • Opened April 29, 2005 
  • PG-13 | brief strong language
  • In 1936, two elderly sisters take in a young man from Poland who turns up on their shores after a violent storm. The townspeople have their suspicions about the man, especially when he strikes up a relationship with a Russian woman. The sisters, though, welcome him without hesitation. Full synopsis

  • Cast: Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Daniel Brühl, Miriam Margolyes, Natascha McElhone
  • Director: Charles Dance
  • Genres: Drama

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Christian Science Monitor
| David Sterritt

Dance's directorial debut isn't exciting, but it's deeply felt and engagingly acted. Why doesn't he take more advantage of the story's opportunities for fine music, though? Read full review

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Charlotte Observer
| Lawrence Toppman

The unspoken heroes of the project are cinematographer Peter Biziou, who finds all the beauty in Cornwall's landscapes, and U.S. violinist Joshua Bell, who extracts beauty without schmaltz from every violin solo. Read full review

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Philadelphia Inquirer
| Steven Rea

A wistful little thing about regret, jealousy and love. Read full review

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The Hollywood Reporter
| Michael Rechtshaffen

It is to Dance's considerable credit that he never lets the filmmaking overtake the understated storytelling. Read full review

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