Ada Harris (Lesley Manville) is not your typical heroine. She lives in a drab London flat, scrubbing the floors of wealthy clients who barely see her. Her husband, Eddie, never returned from the war. Her only real treasures are a small savings jar hidden in her cupboard and a photograph of a man she refuses to stop loving.
5/5 Dust Bunnies. A timeless, tender hug of a film that proves that sometimes, the dress really does change everything. Mrs Harris Goes to Paris
Ada’s ordinary life as a "charwoman" (cleaning lady) revolves around hard work and small comforts with her friends Vi and Archie. While cleaning for a wealthy client, she discovers a stunning Dior dress and becomes fixated on owning such a "slice of perfection" for herself. Ada Harris (Lesley Manville) is not your typical heroine
Ada Harris (Lesley Manville) is not your typical heroine. She lives in a drab London flat, scrubbing the floors of wealthy clients who barely see her. Her husband, Eddie, never returned from the war. Her only real treasures are a small savings jar hidden in her cupboard and a photograph of a man she refuses to stop loving.
5/5 Dust Bunnies. A timeless, tender hug of a film that proves that sometimes, the dress really does change everything.
Ada’s ordinary life as a "charwoman" (cleaning lady) revolves around hard work and small comforts with her friends Vi and Archie. While cleaning for a wealthy client, she discovers a stunning Dior dress and becomes fixated on owning such a "slice of perfection" for herself.