• Passionada (2003)

    Celia Amonte (Sofia Milos) is a lonely widow and single mother with a rambunctious teen daughter, Vicky (Emmy Rossum). Her circumstances may change, thanks to the arrival of a sleek British gambler named Charlie Beck (Jason Isaacs). Though Charlie and Celia spark an instant attraction, the still mourning Celia is cautious to get involved with him. Vicky, on the other hand, is eager to teach Charlie how to romance her mother -- in exchange for gambling lessons.

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Passionada
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Release Date: August 15th, 2003

DVD Release Date: April 6th, 2004

PG-13 |1 hr 48 min

Plot Summary

Celia Amonte (Sofia Milos) is a lonely widow and single mother with a rambunctious teen daughter, Vicky (Emmy Rossum). Her circumstances may change, thanks to the arrival of a sleek British gambler named Charlie Beck (Jason Isaacs). Though Charlie and Celia spark an instant attraction, the still mourning Celia is cautious to get involved with him. Vicky, on the other hand, is eager to teach Charlie how to romance her mother -- in exchange for gambling lessons.

Cast: Jason Isaacs, Sofia Milos, Emmy Rossum, Theresa Russell, Lupe Ontiveros, Seymour Cassel, Chris Tardio, Benjamin Mouton

Director: Dan Ireland

Genres: Romantic comedy

Production Co: Sandyo Productions

Distributors: The Audit Trail

Keywords: House, Touching, 2000s, Daughter, Amusing, Love interest, Friend, Deception, Playful, Love

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  • 63
    Carrie RickeyPhiladelphia Inquirer

    While the situations don't add up to a satisfying film, the characters are pleasing to watch. show more

  • 75
    Roger EbertChicago Sun-Times

    Passionada assembles the elements for a soap opera, and turns them into a bubble bath. show more

  • 75
    Michael WilmingtonChicago Tribune

    It's a good small film for intelligent audiences who like to watch the movie camera explore other regions and other communities -- something all our movies should do more often. show more

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