Dancing at Lughnasa
“Five sisters embrace the spirit of a people.”
1998 · 1 h 35 min
Directed by 
Pat O'Connor
Pat O'ConnorCast
Cast not recorded here
Plot
Five unmarried sisters in 1930s rural Ireland live out their simple lives while their world changes.
Sinekatalog’s take
Pat O'Connor's drama, with Meryl Streep and Michael Gambon, is gentle and moving, from Brian Friel's play.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 6.3 / 10 (4,497 votes)
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