Evelyn (2002)

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1953. Desmond Doyle is devastated when his wife abandons their family on the day after Christmas. His unemployment, and the fact that there is no woman in the house to care for the children... See full summary »

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Director:

Bruce Beresford

Writer:

Paul Pender
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Awards

2 wins & 7 nominations.

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13 March 2004 | munnie
10
| One man vs Ireland
This is the story of how Desmond Doyle fought the Irish government to have his children (Evelyn, Dermot, and Maurice) released back into his custody. After his wife desserts him, leaving behind the children also, the government takes his children until such a time as the unmarried, currently unemployed Desi "can improve his circumstances". Much to his naive and broken heart's dismay, he later realizes that once the government has them, it intends to keep them from living in a paternal, one parent home. It tells the story of this man's journey becoming a better man and father. It also tells the story of the incidents behind the over turning of an unconstitutional law which had never been successfully challenged. Played brilliantly by Pierce Brosnan (who was born in Ireland) with Alan Bates taking on the role of the ex-barrister (retired) who changed the course of Irish family history. Sophie Vavasseur does an excellent job in the title role of Evelyn. Not over played or pretentious, this is a quiet must see for those who like to see real life with some happy endings.

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Trivia

Evelyn's mother is said to have gone to Australia with her lover, but in reality, she went to England and ended up raising another family there. The real Evelyn Doyle eventually saw her mother on more than one occasion, but they never reconciled.

Quotes

Dermot Doyle: Evelyn, did Jesus have a big sister?
Evelyn Doyle: No Dermot, he wasn't as lucky as you.

Goofs

When Doyle and his legal team walk through Christchurch in Dublin, a block of modern late 1990's apartments are clearly visible in the background through the trees.

Crazy Credits

Thanks to the residents of Whelen and O'Rahilly houses.

Soundtracks

Angel Rays
Written by Gemma Hayes (as Hayes) / Stephen Endelman (as Endelman)
Performed by Gemma Hayes
Courtesy of Source Records

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Plot Summary

Genres

Drama

Details

Release Date:

25 December 2002

Language

English

Country of Origin

USA, Germany, Ireland, UK, Netherlands

Filming Locations

Ardmore Studios, Herbert Road, Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland

Box Office

Budget:

$10,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$65,344 (USA) (15 December 2002)

Gross:

$1,483,975 (USA) (4 May 2003)

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