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IMDB Rating: 6.1

IMDB Votes: 2000

Genere: Comedy, Drama

Country: Ireland, Denmark, UK

Duration: 103 min

Plot tags: humorous, light, talky, sentimental, touching, feel good, semi serious, sincere, independent film, realistic