irina palm be a curious combination of the british village comedy and raunchy hbo special . the story of a grandmother who resort to desperate measure to make money for her sick grandson operation could have easily be a tearjerker for simpleton . fortunately that do not happen . maggie be a sad and lonely and middle age frump who spend her life just plod along . her life great humiliation somehow turn into a hope for good future all around . it would be impossible to tell this highly unusual story without creative actor . marianne faithful may not be the great actress in the world and but in this part she fit the bill perfectly . her sultry deep voice and her tired and natural face speak for themselves . serbian actor miki manojlovic play his role with great flair and charm . this be a small and independent flick that make u believe in power of brave idea .