Passionada (2002)

Passionada is a romantic comedy about a Portuguese widow whose husband, a fisherman, died at sea. The widow's naive teenage daughter wants to be a professional gambler and she convinces her... See full summary »

Director:

Dan Ireland

Writers:

David Bakalar (story), Jim Jermanok (screenplay)

Stars:

Jason Isaacs, Sofia Milos, Emmy Rossum

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jason Isaacs	...	Charles Beck
Sofia Milos	...	Celia Amonte
Emmy Rossum	...	Vicky Amonte
Theresa Russell	...	Lois Vargas
Lupe Ontiveros	...	Angelica Amonte
Seymour Cassel	...	Daniel Vargas
Chris Tardio	...	Gianni Martinez
Benjamin Mouton	...	Frankie the Pit Boss
Robert Montano	...	Father Emmanuel
Luis Colina	...	Anthony
Bill Burr	...	Blackjack Player
Russ Vigilante	...	Roberto
Anthero Montenegro	...	Joseph Amonte
George Gund	...	Fisherman
Shawn FitzGerald	...	Blackjack Dealer

Storyline

Passionada is a romantic comedy about a Portuguese widow whose husband, a fisherman, died at sea. The widow's naive teenage daughter wants to be a professional gambler and she convinces her mother to date a British man who's new in town. The widow falls for the Brit, a professional gambler who pretends to be in the fishing business.

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Taglines:

Vicky wants what's best for her mother. Charlie's close enough.

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some sensuality and a conversation about drugs

Details

Official Sites:

Official Site

Country:

USA

Language:

English Portuguese

Release Date:

16 June 2002 (USA)

Also Known As:

Con pasión

Filming Locations:

Dartmouth, Massachusetts, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$123,568, 17 August 2003, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$536,906, 28 September 2003

Company Credits

Production Co:

Command Performance Productions, Sandyo Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

108 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital SDDS DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The perfume that Vicky uses before entering the casino is labeled "Passionada".

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Quotes

Vicky: You really like my ma, don't you?
[Charlie nods]
Vicky: Course you like my ma. She's the best and she deserves better than she's got!

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Soundtracks

Paixões Diagonais
Performed by Mísia
Written by Miguel Ramos and João Monge

User Reviews

Passionada will find your heart.

The true meaning of romance can be found, seen and felt in this film. One only needs to look into the eyes of the Celia and Charles and listen to their words and feel the passion they both express to be loved. Sofio Milos does a magnificent portrayal of a Portuguese woman who once found love with a man that only a few would ever find and after his death she knew it would be her last gift. In steps Charles and as far as Celia is concerned, he doesn't really exist because of her love for her husband and honor, would not allow any other man in her life. With a little help from her daughter and the persistence of Charles driven by is on own passion to win Celia's heart, to be loved again.