Song for Marion

(2012)

★ 6.8 IMDb · 163 votes

Genres: Music, Comedy, Romance, Drama

Year: 2012

Runtime: 93 мин

Country: Canada, Germany

Director: Пол Эндрю Уильямс

Cast: Теренс Стэмп, Ванесса Редгрейв, Джемма Артертон, Кристофер Экклстон, Энн Рейд, Ram John Holder, Barry Martin, Taru Devani, Orla Hill, Jumayn Hunter

Plot

Arthur is a grumpy pensioner who can't understand why his wife Marion would want to embarrass herself singing silly songs with her unconventional local choir. But choir director Elizabeth sees something special in the reluctant Arthur and refuses to give up on him. As she coaxes him out of his shell, Arthur realizes that it is never too late to change.

"Song for Marion", a London-set comedic drama, is about shy, grumpy pensioner Arthur who is reluctantly inspired by his beloved wife Marion to join a highly unconventional local choir. At odds with his son James, it is left to charismatic choir director Elizabeth to try and persuade Arthur that he can learn to embrace life. Arthur must confront the undercurrents of his own grumbling persona as he embarks on a hilarious, life-affirming journey of musical self discovery.