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Celia Amonte is a beautiful Portuguese American woman who cannot move on from the loss of her husband, a young fisherman who died at sea. She and her daughter Vicky live with her mother in law in the seaside fishing community of New Bedford, Massachusetts. Celia works as a seamstress during the day, but at night she sings the beautiful Fado music that she learned from her childhood. Celiaâs passion and sadness are expressed deeply in this soulful music. Celia and her daughter Vicky are close, but Vicky has a secret. She is making excursions to the local gambling casino. There she meets Charlie Beck, a charming Englishman and professional gambler. Vicky wants Charlie to help her learn to cheat at cards, but he declines.When Charlie and his friends visit the restaurant where Celia is performing, Charlie is thunderstruck by Celiaâs sensual beauty and the passion of her music. He attempts to get to know her, but Celia is not open to Charlieâs charm. When Vicky discovers Charlieâs dilemma, she makes him an interesting proposition. If he will teach her how to count cards at blackjack, she will help him get a date with her mother. With Vickieâs help, Charlie slowly wins Celiaâs heart and gradually reawakens her passion for life and love.
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| Production Status: |
Released |
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| Genres: |
Comedy and Romance |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 48 min. |
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| Release Date: |
August 15th, 2003 (LA/NY) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
PG-13 for for some sensuality and a conversation about drugs. |
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| Distributors: |
Fireworks International
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| Production Co.: |
Sandyo Productions
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$536,906 |
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| Filming Locations: |
Massachusetts, USA
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| Produced in: |
United States |
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