Irina Palm
Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
Sam Garbarski
Simon Anderson
Tony O'brien
Peter Sproule
Doraly Rosa
Ann Queensberry
Film Details
Technical Specs
Synopsis
Middle-aged Maggie must find a way to get enough money for her grandson's lifesaving medical treatment. With all financial resources exhausted, Maggie tries her best to lift the dwindling hopes of her only son Tom and his wife Sarah. When a "Hostess Wanted" sign catches her eye, Maggie naively stumbles into a city sex club. The true job description is quite a surprise for the respectable, middle-class widow, even if she isn't a prude. But unskilled Maggie accepts this as her fastest way to urgently needed cash and her very last option, having already sold her own home to pay for little Olly's hospital bills. Shy Maggie has a rough start at "Sexy World," more than just a train ride from her conservative suburb. Wisecracking colleague Luisa shows her the ropes and the two women strike a friendship. Tough guy owner Miki, a real ladies' man, reveals a soft spot for dutiful Maggie, and transforms her into the much-in-demand and lucrative "Irina Palm." Maggie's double life quickly attracts the attention of her gossipy neighbors' prying eyes. The headstrong woman remains steadfastly discreet, keeping the money's origins secret from even her own suspicious son. But discovery is inevitable and Maggie must confront provincial hypocrisy's ugly face, as well as question her own morals. As she holds her head high, gracious Maggie just might find more than family love.
Director
Sam Garbarski
Cast
Simon Anderson
Tony O'brien
Peter Sproule
Doraly Rosa
Ann Queensberry
Siobhßn Hewlett
Jenny Agutter
David Alexander
Hassani Shapi
June Bailey
Dorka Gryllus
Tim Plester
Malina Ebert
Flip Webster
Meg Wynn Owen
Liam Reilly
Kevin Bishop
Ibrahima Sano
Jonathan Coyne
Jules Werner
Susan Hitch
Marianne Faithfull
Miki Manojlovic
Corey Burke
Crew
Shu Aiello
Christine Alderson
Karl Baumgartner
Christophe Beaucarne
Miguel Blanco
Philippe Blasband
Philippe Blasband
Patrick Blocman
Kerensa Burton
Anne Carter
Luc Chevalier
Leo Davis
Sébastien Delloye
Spencer Eagles
Diana Elbaum
Nathanièle Esther
Mark Gales
Sam Garbarski
Thomas Gauder
Maire-christine Gely
Fabian Hannaert
Stefan Hase
Stefan Hauck
Martin Herron
Pascal Jasmes
Rob Jones
Anja Joos
Thanassis Karathanos
Joe Kotroczo
Thomas Kril
Jean-pierre Lacroix
Lelia Di Luca
Hayley Manning
Andreas Meszaros
Claudine Moureaud
Michelle Muller
Jean-marc Munerelle
Anushia Nieradzik
Natalia Nieto
Rob Orchard
Jim Probyn
Ingrid Ralet
Katja Reinert
Rachel Robey
Antoine Robin
Stefan Rycken
Véronique Sacrez
Uli Simon
Elke Steinweg
Jani Thiltges
Ludo Troch
Bruno Verstraete
Karen Wakefield
Claude Waringo
Serge Zeitoun
Arlette Zylberberg
Film Details
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Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Winner of the Berliner Morgenpost Readers' Prize at the 2007 Berlin International Film Festival.
Released in United States Spring March 21, 2008
Released in United States March 28, 2008
Released in United States on Video August 12, 2008
Released in United States February 2007
Released in United States October 2007
Released in United States November 2007
Released in United States January 2008
Shown at Berlin International Film Festival (Competition) February 8-18, 2007.
Shown at Chicago International Film Festival (World Cinema) October 4-17, 2007.
Shown at Hamptons International Film Festival (World Cinema) October 17-21, 2007.
Shown at Palm Springs International Film Festival (World Cinema Now) January 3-14, 2008.
Released in United States Spring March 21, 2008 (NY)
Released in United States March 28, 2008 (Los Angeles)
Released in United States on Video August 12, 2008
Released in United States February 2007 (Shown at Berlin International Film Festival (Competition) February 8-18, 2007.)
Released in United States October 2007 (Shown at Chicago International Film Festival (World Cinema) October 4-17, 2007.)
Released in United States October 2007 (Shown at Hamptons International Film Festival (World Cinema) October 17-21, 2007.)
Released in United States November 2007 (Shown at AFI/Los Angeles International Film Festival (World Cinema) November 1-11, 2007.)
Released in United States January 2008 (Shown at Palm Springs International Film Festival (World Cinema Now) January 3-14, 2008.)
