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  • 2023
  • 1 h 43 m
  • 2023
  • 1 h 43 m
My Sailor, My Love

Summary Howard (James Cosmo) is a widowed sailor living alone on the coast of Ireland and struggling to care for himself. His daughter, Grace (Catherine Walker), hires Annie (Bríd Brennan) to help out around the house. Though Howard initially rejects this imposition, Annie’s charm and gentle care win him over, and the two fall in love. Annie’s l...

Directed By: Klaus Härö

Written By: Jimmy Karlsson, Kirsi Vikman

In Theaters Now
  • 2023
  • 1 h 43 m
  • 2023
  • 1 h 43 m
My Sailor, My Love
Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 6 Critic Reviews
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Summary Howard (James Cosmo) is a widowed sailor living alone on the coast of Ireland and struggling to care for himself. His daughter, Grace (Catherine Walker), hires Annie (Bríd Brennan) to help out around the house. Though Howard initially rejects this imposition, Annie’s charm and gentle care win him over, and the two fall in love. Annie’s l...

Directed By: Klaus Härö

Written By: Jimmy Karlsson, Kirsi Vikman

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80
Sep 27, 2023
It doesn’t exactly subvert expectations, but the sharp writing and subtle acting make for a more satisfying experience than a bald synopsis promises.
By Donald Clarke FULL REVIEW
75
Sep 25, 2023
Yes, there’s a central romance that sees Howard and the new housekeeper Annie (Brid Brennan) falling in love, but its purpose is less to fix what’s broken than it is to shine a light on the fact that some things can’t be fixed.
By Jared Mobarak FULL REVIEW
63
Sep 22, 2023
Although it attempts to tackle the heavy theme of generational trauma, it too often forgoes the more insightful aspects of its family drama in favor of an overly trite twilight romance.
By Marya E. Gates FULL REVIEW
60
Sep 27, 2023
My Sailor, My Love is worth watching for Walker’s excellent portrayal of a woman on the verge of a nervous breakdown and the damage accruing from being the perpetual caretaker of the family.
By Phuong Le FULL REVIEW
60
Sep 21, 2023
The actors are in full command of our empathy, especially Brennan’s gray-haired caretaker who, when she cracks open her heart, seems to glow from within.
By Amy Nicholson FULL REVIEW
50
Sep 22, 2023
Despite walking well-tread but welcome ground, My Sailor, My Love never fully takes advantage of the comfort that comes with repeating familiar story beats.
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Production Company Making Movies Oy, Making Movies, Samson Films, WRAP Fund
Release Date Sep 22, 2023
Duration 1 h 43 m
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Website https://www.instagram.com/mysailormylove
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Awards

Jussi Awards
• 3 Nominations
Chicago International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Cleveland International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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