Bloom (2005)

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A desperate mother and a bitter counselor each find new hope in the courage and conviction of the other in an inspirational drama from director Julio D. De Los Santos. Letty (Jessi Perez) is a young Latina mother who has been suffering in an abusive relationship for far too long. Now, as a result of… More A desperate mother and a bitter counselor each find new hope in the courage and conviction of the other in an inspirational drama from director Julio D. De Los Santos. Letty (Jessi Perez) is a young Latina mother who has been suffering in an abusive relationship for far too long. Now, as a result of her dire situation, child protective services have stepped in to take custody of Letty's children. Upon learning that her only chance to regain custody is to see a court-appointed counselor, Letty agrees to attend sessions with disparate Jewish counselor Dr. Sharon Greene (Mara Monserrat). A highly educated professional who remains unable to bear children despite years of infertility treatment, Dr. Greene has grown into a bitter and resentful woman despite the constant support of her loving husband and her concerned mother Ruthie (Greta DeBofsky). As a young girl Ruthie narrowly escaped a grim fate at the hands of the Nazis, but these days she is afflicted with an illness that is likely to catch up with her sooner rather than later. In the darkest moments of her life Dr. Greene manages to see a beacon of hope in the bravery and wisdom of her ailing mother, a beacon that shines so brightly that it may even reach Letty as well. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 38 min.
Directed By: Sean Walsh, Alan Devlin
Written By: James Joyce
Genres: Drama, Action & Adventure, Romance

In Theaters: Apr 16, 2004 Limited
On DVD: Aug 24, 2004
Studio: Stoney Road Films

Critic Reviews

Jeremiah Kipp, Filmcritic.com
only succeeds in simplifying Ulysses, not extracting meaning or emotion from it
Maitland McDonagh, TV Guide's Movie Guide
Watchable, if not particularly cinematic, and faithful without actually evoking the uniquely literary qualities that have seduced generations of readers.

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Cast

            Jessi Perez as Letty

            Mara Monserrat as Sharon

            Greta DeBofsky as Ruthie

            Martiza Nazario as Martha

            Bill Ferris as David

            Joy Mucci as Lisa

            Bella Favela as Elsa

            Lucia Munoz as Josie

            Susan Veronika Adler as Lena

            Vincent P. Mahler as Jakob

            Ron Baez Jr. as Ernesto

            Tara Edwards as Social Worker

            Jeff Chevalier as Policeman #1

            Dave Gooseherst as Policeman #2

            Julian Rivera as Beto

            Marj Abrams as Patient in Waiting Room

            Kayla Martinez as Lisa as a Baby

            Fadia Tamer as Girl in Classroom

            Dana Callanan as Young Ruthie

            David Nolan as Dr. Rose

            Diana Mucci-Beauchamp as Linda

            Michael Beauchamp as John

            Enya Callahan as Brooke

            Mark Perlman as Jason

            Elias Sabbagha as Dr. Dr. Sabbagha

            Ken Mines as Dr. Agrawal

            Winstone Evans as Dr. Harris

            Eduardo Fontan as Martin

            Michael Mangual as Bar Friend #1

            Leon Paz as Bar Friend #2

            Jesus Nunez as Policeman in Bar

            Reyna Arroyo as Policewoman in Bar

            David Abundis as Sergio

            Stephen Rea as Leopold Bloom

            Angeline Ball as Molly Bloom

            Hugh O'Conor as Stephen Dedalus

            Patrick Bergin as The Citizen

            Alan Devlin as Simon Dedalus

            Phelim Drew as Martin Cunningham

            Marian Lennon as Bella Cohen

            Alvaro Lucchesi as Buck Mulligan

            Eoin McCarthy as Blazes Boylan

            Dearbhla Molloy as Mrs. Breen

            Rachel Pilkington as Gerty McDowell

            Neili Conroy
            
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