WHEN REALITY SHATTERS THE DREAM OF A GREAT SINGING CAREER

Monika dreams of a great career as a singer. She came from Lithuania to Dublin with her mother Jolanta and her emented grandmother to escape poverty. Now they move from family celebrations to funerals. The 13-year-old sings and Jolanta accompanies her on the piano. They are still short of money. When a music producer takes notice of Monika, a successful future seems within reach. But Jolanta has other worries. THE CASTLE sensitively tells the story of three women struggling for recognition in the Lithuanian diaspora. A film full of surprising twists and turns and lead by an impressive young actress.

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