Maggie is an stereotypical English mother, grandmother, and widow. She lives by herself, dotes on her son and sick grandson, doesn't get along with the daughter-in-law, plays bridge with the other single women her age and generally lives a dull life. The fact that this becomes a "coming of age" film is a bit surprising in that it is Maggie who realizes how to live life, how to love, and what is important. And it is surprising in that she must enter the sex trade to find this all out. As Maggie leads a double life, hiding her new job from her friends and family, she is nothing but nerves. And when they find out, she finally is confident and sure of who she is, perhaps for the first time in her life. This is an unconventional little drama and I really enjoyed it.
4-stars
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