Join Hospice White River at Casterbridge Cinema on Friday, June 27, for the bitter-sweet comedy, Philomena.
This touching film will be screened to raise funds for Hospice White River and tickets cost R100 per person. Snacks are included in the price and the cinema’s cash bar will be open. Guests can enjoy their snacks from 18:00, with the film screening will start at 19:00.
This award-winning film staring Judi Dench and Steve Coogan is about Philomena Lee’s search for her child. She fell pregnant as a teenager in Ireland in 1952 and was sent to the convent of Roscrea to be looked after as a “fallen woman”. When he grows to a toddler, the nuns take him to America to be adopted.
After searching for her son for 50 years, she meets Martin Sixmith, a world-weary journalist, who is as cynical as Philomena is trusting. They set off on a journey together that will not only reveal the extraordinary story of Philomena’s son, but also the powerful bond that grows between Philomena and Martin.
Enquiries and bookings: Jana on 013-750-3044, whiteriverhospice@tiscali.co.za or visit www.hospicewr.co.za.
