Passionada (2003)

The film is a romantic comedy about the Portuguese widow of a fisherman who died at sea. The widow's teenage daughter, who wants to be a professional gambler, convinces her mother to date a British man who's new in town. The widow falls for the Brit, who pretends to be in the fishing business but is actually a professional gambler. The naïve daughter gets into some trouble.

Directed by: Dan Ireland

Cast: Jason Isaacs, Sofia Milos, Emmy Rossum, Theresa Russell, Seymour Cassel, Lupe Ontiveros, Chris Tardio, Benjamin Mouton, Robert Montano, Bill Burr, Anthero Montenegro, Charley Broderick

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Rating: 5.9/10

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