Movie

Nona

(en)

1991

Nona

Drama

TV 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.

Status: Released

Release date: October 19, 1991

Countries of origin: United Kingdom,

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Production company:
  • BBC

Top Cast

Les Dawson

Les Dawson

as Nona

Timothy Spall

Timothy Spall

as Chico

Jim Broadbent

Jim Broadbent

as Carmelo

Liz Smith

Liz Smith

as Anyula

Sue Brown

Sue Brown

as Maria