Cast of Brooklyn

Saoirse Ronan stars as Eilis Lacey, a young Irish immigrant who moves to Brooklyn in search of a better life.

Domhnall Gleeson plays Jim Farrell, a potential love interest from Eilis' past in Ireland.

Emory Cohen portrays Tony Fiorello, Eilis' charming Italian-American love interest in Brooklyn.

Jim Broadbent takes on the role of Father Flood, the kind-hearted priest who helps Eilis settle in Brooklyn.

Julie Walters plays Madge Kehoe, the strict but caring supervisor at the boarding house where Eilis resides.

Jessica Paré portrays Miss Fortini, Eilis' supervisor at the Brooklyn department store where she works.

Eve Macklin plays Diana Montini, a fellow boarder at the Brooklyn residence where Eilis stays.

Brid Brennan portrays Miss Kelly, a stern teacher at the night school Eilis attends in Brooklyn.

Fiona Glascott plays Rose Lacey, Eilis' supportive older sister who remains in Ireland.

Jane Brennan portrays Mary Lacey, Eilis' caring mother back in Ireland.

Nora-Jane Noone plays Sheila Heffernan, a gossipy coworker of Eilis at the Brooklyn store.

Jenn Murray portrays Dolores Grace, a fellow Irish immigrant and friend of Eilis in Brooklyn.