I wasn't sure if this would be too much the 'made for TV' story, but the sincerity of the actors, script and direction made it good.
'Anner House' is a romantic story of dreams and aspirations. Neil Barry leaves Ireland after a bitter divorce and custody battle to face the demons of his alcoholism in another place, Cape Town. A chance meeting with an Irish woman, named Ruth Maguire, also trying to extricate herself from an unhappy relationship with Nicky helps him embark on a journey of self-healing and personal discovery. Inspired by the colorful locals they encounter, and the magical places they visit, Neil helps Ruth fulfill her dream, to open a boutique hotel set against the stunning Cape landscape. They decide to call it 'Anner House'. Of course the dream has its own obstacles - their personal predicaments plus...
There are realistic obstacles, a bitter ex- wife, alcohol, job demands, a shallow boyfriend, South African customs and homeless squatters.
But life must go on, and if it's to get better it will take choosing to make it work -- and sticking together.
I went in with low expectations and I found if fine.
Thanks again Maeve Binchy!
'Anner House' is a romantic story of dreams and aspirations. Neil Barry leaves Ireland after a bitter divorce and custody battle to face the demons of his alcoholism in another place, Cape Town. A chance meeting with an Irish woman, named Ruth Maguire, also trying to extricate herself from an unhappy relationship with Nicky helps him embark on a journey of self-healing and personal discovery. Inspired by the colorful locals they encounter, and the magical places they visit, Neil helps Ruth fulfill her dream, to open a boutique hotel set against the stunning Cape landscape. They decide to call it 'Anner House'. Of course the dream has its own obstacles - their personal predicaments plus...
There are realistic obstacles, a bitter ex- wife, alcohol, job demands, a shallow boyfriend, South African customs and homeless squatters.
But life must go on, and if it's to get better it will take choosing to make it work -- and sticking together.
I went in with low expectations and I found if fine.
Thanks again Maeve Binchy!
