# Evelyn (2002)

> A determined Irish father takes his custody fight from personal heartbreak to the nation’s highest court.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/13126

## Facts

- Runtime: 92 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Bruce Beresford
- Cast: Pierce Brosnan, Aidan Quinn, Julianna Margulies, Stephen Rea, John Lynch, Sophie Vavasseur, Alan Bates, Niall Beagan
- TMDB rating: 6.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0298856/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: sincere, hopeful, touching, inspirational viewing, family drama night

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