Anthero Montenegro, Chris Tardio, Emmy Rossum

Unlikely romance is the subject of Passionada, an atmospheric piece just offbeat enough to be likable. Set in the flavorful Portuguese fishing community in New Bedford, the film offers two quir...( read more  read more... )ky lovers. The beautiful Sofia Milos plays a skeptical widow, sternly raising a teenage daughter (Emmy Rossum), who nevertheless shows her passionate side when she sings traditional Portuguese fado songs at night. Jason Isaacs, veteran of many villain roles (The Patriot, Peter Pan), is a gambler new to town, who is suitably entranced by this lady's singing (though he must hide his profession if he wants a chance with her). The story has its rocky moments, but director Dan Ireland (The Whole Wide World) lets the actors work up some winning chemistry together, and the sultry soundtrack helps; the fado singing is dubbed by Misia. This will go down easy for romance fans, and you know who you are. --Robert Horton

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PG-13, 104 min.

Directed by: Dan Ireland

Release Date: August 15, 2003

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DVD Release Date: April 6, 2004

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  • September 29, 2009
    A good light-hearted movie with some humourous parts and a nice storyline
  • July 17, 2009
    Silly story, obvious happy-ending, but Jason Isaacs, as usual, made it worth watching. And his attempts on speaking portuguese were simply lmfao!
  • May 22, 2009
    luv this movie so much...good luv storyline
  • February 27, 2009
    a nice depiction of the portuguese culture in America, brought there by the luso immigrants. it made me even more proud of my country's culture, traditions, and cuisine. now, the story itself...eh. its like any other romantic story we got used to see on the big screen.
  • May 7, 2008
    This movie wasn't something I would have normally watch. I was surprised how well written story and the acting was excellent. I would recommend as one of those movies to see on a rainy day.
  • March 18, 2008
    i love this film! i watch anything i can find with jason isaacs in it anyway because he's so talented and a nice guy whether the film is bad or not i have to watch but this film is just great too :D really enjoyed it, great acting all round.
  • December 26, 2007
    filmado em New bedford,onde eu trabalhava! eu apareco no movie por um bocadinho..rsrs beijos. Im in the muvie for a bit,lol kises Ana
  • July 30, 2007
    Excellent film - romantic and funny with a fab performance from Jason Isaacs :)

Critic Reviews


August 29, 2003
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

We feel surprising affection for these people from New Bedford, Mass. full review

August 15, 2003
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times

It's dappled with small pleasures. full review

August 15, 2003
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

Ireland enables Passionada to transcend formula by keeping the emotions strong and grounding them in a bright, specific world. full review

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