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Nona

1991

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DramaTV Movie

Overview

British production of Argentinan Roberto Cossa's play, set in Argentina in 1982. Nona is an elderly woman who is causing a drain on the resources of her entire family, with her constant craving for food and demands, which everybody indulges, in spite of falling into prostitution and bankruptcy. Her two grandsons hit on the idea of marrying her off to an elderly man who runs a tobacconists and sweet kiosk, however, the latter believes that Chico is trying to hitch him up with the beautiful young Marta.

Top Cast

Les Dawson headshot

Les Dawson

Nona

Timothy Spall headshot

Timothy Spall

Chico

Jim Broadbent headshot

Jim Broadbent

Carmelo

Liz Smith headshot

Liz Smith

Anyula

Sue Brown headshot

Sue Brown

Maria

Jane Horrocks headshot

Jane Horrocks

Marta

Maurice Denham headshot

Maurice Denham

Don Fransciso