Release Date
November 26, 2003 (LA/NY)
DVD Release Date
May 11, 2004 (Buy on Amazon)
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Running Time
103 minutes
MPAA Rating
Rated PG-13 for some sexuality, drug references, brief violence and language
A poor father and mother from Ireland take their two children to New York City to start a new life, but things are just as rough. However, with the help of a caring neighbor, they are able to ascend barriers.... Full synopsis »
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