"Triumph epitomizes adversity"

2016

1h 55m

7.7(523 votes)

Drama

Romance

Overview

Canadian folk artist Maud Lewis falls in love with a fishmonger while working for him as a live-in housekeeper.

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17 members

Acting

Sally Hawkins

Maud Lewis

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Ethan Hawke

Everett Lewis

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Gabrielle Rose

Aunt Ida

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Billy MacLellan

Frank

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Zachary Bennett

Charles Dowley

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Kari Matchett

Sandra

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David Feehan

Paul

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Lawrence Barry

Mr. Davis (Shopkeeper)

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Marthe Bernard

Kay

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Greg Malone

Mr. Hill

Directing

Nik Sexton

Steven (CBC Reporter)

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Brian Marler

Doctor

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Denise Sinnott

Hospital Nurse

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Mike Daly

Man at Bar

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Judy Hancock

Ida's Nurse

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Costume & Make-Up

Lisa Machin

Nurse (uncredited)

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Erin Mick

Unknown Role

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