If you love "the Irish" and know that love happens...and not just to the young...this may be what you are looking for. It is a sweet story about a relationship that grows over years.You might be able to predict the ending but you will want to watch it again. Angelia is excellent ...supporting cast could be stronger.If you liked "Shadowland" or "Simply Sarah" you will enjoy this! A story that a woman who has given much and served others can find something some happiness for herself.This might be in the category of a "chick flick" for mature women, but my spouse enjoyed it too! In comparison with more recent love stories it is far more subdued but a touching sweet story...wish we had more of them!
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jvmcgovern13 December 2004
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A headstrong Catholic school lay teacher and an Irish priest. Pen pals for years, but he's kept his vocation a secret. Now teacher Angela Lansbury decides to retire and plans to go see him in his native Ireland. She's stunned to learn the secret that Denholm Elliot has kept from her, mainly because he didn't want to lose her friendship while keeping his vows. Both stubborn and proud, they find help from her one time boss (Robert Prosky), a sly old codger (and a priest himself) who adores Lansbury for her constant interference in school business which included showing up at his home with her final class of students demanding to be confirmed.
It's stubborn faith that helped Lansbury survive the mistake of turning down the only marriage proposal she ever received as a young girl, but it's stubborn love for her students which caused her to bring a former student (and unwed mother to be) into her home, unwittingly learning from her students and the experiences that bring her to Ireland. It's a bittersweet comedy with a darker Angela than normal, not quite as easy to like, but definitely likeable when she stops being so stubborn. Elliott, Prosky and sweet Cynthia Nixon are great in support. Definitely inspirational and easy to like, but easy to predict how it will play out. -
It would have to be a really bad show for these two stars (Angela and Denholm not to shine. I'm glad they worked together before Denholm died. Combining a woman's yearning a man's frustration, a great Bishop Robert Prosky) and the Catholic church with wry humor and even a pregnant cat makes for a wonderful story.
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jendeegan13 December 2007This is one of my favourite films and I would love to see it out on DVD. It gives real insight into the lives of two middle aged people, one a priest and one a school teacher. It is subtle and well thought out and I love to watch it.
I especially love how the feelings of the two main characters are demonstrated without using words, just by the perfect timing of mannerisms and movements. The film gives a sympathetic view of the relationship between the USA and Ireland, and also of the Catholic church; which though not a fashionable topic, is very interesting for an outsider. The plot also discusses the true meaning of long term relationships versus formal marriage, and stops short of finishing with a straightforward value judgement, which would sell the question short in my opinion. This story would appeal to Henry James fans I think. -
dgilmancpa25 September 2020The novel that the movie "The Love She Sought" is based on is "A Green Journey" by Jon Hassler. Angela Lansbury's character is Agatha McGee, a retired teacher and principal from Staggerford, Minnesota. Jon Hassler also wrote "Staggerford" where Agatha McGee is first introduced. Jon Hassler also wrote "Dear James" which takes place after "A Green Journey" when Agatha McGee is back in Staggerford, Minnesota.
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argonauta9724 December 2004I have been trying to find a copy of The Love She Sought and have been unsuccessful. Can anyone help and let me know where I can get a copy? This movie has touched me and has stayed with me since I first saw it on TV and I would definitely like to see it again. I can remember that this movie was a topic of a lot of conversation for some time with my friends and I. It was so touching how she portrayed that her impression of her friend turned out not to be what she had thought for all that time. Angela Lansbury is such a versatile actress and I think that this is the best TV movie with her in it that I have ever seen. I have watched others, but not have left me with such a long lasting good impression. I would also like to know if any of her other movies are similar to this one because I would also like to watch it. THANK YOU!!!