In a world with silly action movies with muscly stars defying physics and superhero films with multiple universes and complicated continuity, it’s nice to have a film that stands on its own, filled with great actors and a pleasant story. Something like “The Miracle Club.”
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As seen in the trailer for “The Miracle Club,” the film follows the story of a group of friends who are desperate, for one reason or another, to win a trip to the French city of Lourdes, where miracles are said to happen. However, their plans are upended when an old friend makes the trip to Ireland for her mother’s funeral.
The film stars Laura Linney, Kathy Bates, Maggie Smith, Stephen Rea, and Agnes O’Casey. “The Miracle Club” is directed by Thaddeus O’Sullivan, who is a veteran filmmaker probably best known for his TV work on series such as “Call the Midwife” and “Silent Witness.”
“The Miracle Club” is set to have its world premiere at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival before it makes its way to theaters on July 14. You can watch the trailer below.
Here’s the synopsis:
Set in 1967, THE MIRACLE CLUB is a heartwarming film that follows the story of three generations of close friends, Lily (Maggie Smith), Eileen (Kathy Bates), and Dolly (Agnes O’Casey) of Ballygar, a hard-knocks community in Dublin, who have one tantalizing dream: to win a pilgrimage to the sacred French town of Lourdes, that place of miracles that draws millions of visitors each year. When the chance to win presents itself, the women seize it. However, just before their trip, their old friend Chrissie (Laura Linney) arrives in Ballygar for her Mother’s funeral, dampening their good mood and well-laid plans. The women secure tickets and set out on the journey that they hope will change their lives, with Chrissie joining in place of her mother. The glamor and sophistication of Chrissie, who has just returned from a nearly 40-year exile in the United States, are not her only difficult traits. Old wounds are reopened along the way, forcing the women to confront their pasts even as they travel in search of a miracle. Deep wounds from the past can only be healed by the curative power of love and friendship.
