IMDB Rating: 7.7/10 from 2199 users Updated : 2017-10-17
Genres: Biography , Drama , Romance
Actors: Sally Hawkins , Ethan Hawke , Kari Matchett , Zachary Bennett , Gabrielle Rose , Billy MacLellan , Marthe Bernard , David Feehan , Lawrence Barry Greg Malone , Nik Sexton , Mike Daly , Brian Marler , Denise Sinnott , Judy Hancock
Director: Aisling Walsh
1930's rural Nova Scotia. Maud Dowley| who suffers from rheumatoid arthritis| smokes heavily to deal with the pain. Because of her unusual gait from the arthritis| she is often mistaken as a stupid| incapable woman| that perception which does make her feel stupid and incapable. That view is held by her surviving family| her brother Charlie and her Aunt Ida with who she lives. After an action by Charlie| Maud decides to seek some independence| she the only applicant for a posted job as housekeeper for brusque Everett Lewis| a poor fish seller. Despite not wanting to hire a cripple which only adds to their antagonism| Maud negotiates to get the job for room and board.