Albert Nobbs (
2011) | IMDb:
6.7
Albert Nobbs struggles to survive in late 19th century Ireland, where women aren't encouraged to be independent. Posing as a man, so she can work as a butler in Dublin's most posh hotel, Albert meets a handsome painter and looks to escape the lie she has been living.
Starring:
Glenn Close
,
Mia Wasikowska
,
Aaron Taylor-Johnson
,
Janet McTeer
,
Pauline Collins
,
Brenda Fricker
Directed by:
Rodrigo García
Mother and Child (
2009) | IMDb:
7.2
The lives of three women have a commonality: adoption. Karen is a physical therapist who regrets that, as a teenager, she gave up her daughter for adoption. Elizabeth was an adopted child and is now a successful lawyer, but her personal life lacks warmth. Lucy and her husband have failed to conceive and now hope to adopt a baby to make their family complete.
Starring:
Naomi Watts
,
Annette Bening
,
Kerry Washington
,
Jimmy Smits
,
Samuel L. Jackson
,
S. Epatha Merkerson
Directed by:
Rodrigo García
Passengers (
2008) | IMDb:
5.8
After a plane crash, a young therapist, Claire, is assigned by her mentor to counsel the flight's five survivors. When they share their recollections of the incident -- which some say include an explosion that the airline claims never happened -- Claire is intrigued by Eric, the most secretive of the passengers.
Starring:
Anne Hathaway
,
Patrick Wilson
,
Andre Braugher
,
Dianne Wiest
,
David Morse
,
William B. Davis
Directed by:
Rodrigo García