Angela's Ashes(1999)
Based on Irish author Frank McCourt's autobiography, this both hilarious and tragic film deals with him growing up in a very poor family in the '30s.
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Age group15–16 years
Duration140 mins
- Michelle, 18
- 1 reviews
Angela’s Ashes is a very dark and insightful portraying the difficulties of living in an area which is poverty stricken. Overall, I liked the film because the serious nature was balanced with humour creating a sense hope.
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