Bobbie's Girl (2002)

Two middle-aged Lesbians (Peters and Ward) find their lives complicated when one of them (Ward) takes in her ten-year-old nephew (Sangster).

Director:

Jeremy Kagan

Writer:

Samuel Garza Bernstein (as Samuel Bernstein)

Stars:

Bernadette Peters, Rachel Ward, Jonathan Silverman

3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Bernadette Peters	...	Bailey Lewis
Rachel Ward	...	Roberta Langham
Jonathan Silverman	...	David Lewis
Thomas Brodie-Sangster	...	Alan Langham (as Thomas Sangster)
Don Foley	...	Niall Farrington
Alan Smyth	...	Kenny
Tara Lynne O'Neill	...	Tina
Julie Hale	...	Ginny
Jer O'Leary	...	Ralph (as Ger O'Leary)
Tom O'Leary	...	Basil
John Olohan	...	Pete
Richard Durden	...	Headmaster Ashbourne
Simon O'Gorman	...	Father Merrison
Alvaro Lucchesi	...	Leonard Humphries
Maire O'Neill	...	Dr. Hamilton

Storyline

Two middle-aged Lesbians (Peters and Ward) find their lives complicated when one of them (Ward) takes in her ten-year-old nephew (Sangster).

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Plot Keywords:

nephew | lesbian | lesbian love | child driving car | ireland | 

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for thematic elements

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 June 2002 (USA)

Also Known As:

A szeretet ereje

Filming Locations:

Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland

Company Credits

Production Co:

Babyhead Productions, Jericho Entertainment, Morling Manor Media

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

User Reviews

Oh yes

First, I watched the film (last night) without realising that Roberta Langham was played by Rachel Ward; it's been years since I saw her in anything.

Anyway, I enjoyed this film immensely, ignoring - as other contributors have pointed out - the rather unlikely scenario of a largish Jewish community in a small RoI seaside town and the ability of a gay couple to live so openly there.

Thomas Sangster's performance was indeed years ahead of his age and had me sniffling occasionally. Yes, I agree with another contributor who suggested this film is best watched with someone you love.

A beautifully warm film, without resorting to schmaltz. See it.