It is hard to believe that Bob Hoskins is 70 this year, 2012. He has been a favorite performer, always creating interesting characters. Here he is Jack who lives alone after his wife has died, and doesn't seem to have much joy in his life. All that will change. And his hobby of raising racing pigeons will play a big part.
First Josiane Balasko as Stephanie, a French lady, begins to take care of him, cook him meals, offer him companionship and eventually more. She has an unusual job for a lady, she drives trains.
Next a young girl of about 8, Jessica Stewart as Florrie , moves into the neighborhood. A naturally curious type, her mom begins to leave her at Jack's to run errands and after initially being puzzled over a small girl, Jack and Florrie begin to get along well.
Plus Jack befriends one of the bad boys in the neighborhood, gets him interested in pigeons, gets him a job with the local fish monger, all helping to get this young man on a better path.
Jack is an all-around good guy, but gossipy neighbors interpret some of his actions negatively and start rumors that he is a "pedie", a man who takes advantage of kids. When little Florrie goes missing many start accusing Jack.
So part of the resolution in the story is to Jack to regain his reputation as the neighbors are proved wrong.
SPOILERS: One of the other bad boys had stolen a car and through inattention had run over little Florrie on her bike. She was eventually found, bruised but OK. Jack gets his name cleared but is shocked to find out Stephanie used to be a man, and disgusted that he had "made love to a bloke." But he eventually realizes the importance of their bond and the movie ends with them together. I have no idea why it is called "Ruby Blue."
First Josiane Balasko as Stephanie, a French lady, begins to take care of him, cook him meals, offer him companionship and eventually more. She has an unusual job for a lady, she drives trains.
Next a young girl of about 8, Jessica Stewart as Florrie , moves into the neighborhood. A naturally curious type, her mom begins to leave her at Jack's to run errands and after initially being puzzled over a small girl, Jack and Florrie begin to get along well.
Plus Jack befriends one of the bad boys in the neighborhood, gets him interested in pigeons, gets him a job with the local fish monger, all helping to get this young man on a better path.
Jack is an all-around good guy, but gossipy neighbors interpret some of his actions negatively and start rumors that he is a "pedie", a man who takes advantage of kids. When little Florrie goes missing many start accusing Jack.
So part of the resolution in the story is to Jack to regain his reputation as the neighbors are proved wrong.
SPOILERS: One of the other bad boys had stolen a car and through inattention had run over little Florrie on her bike. She was eventually found, bruised but OK. Jack gets his name cleared but is shocked to find out Stephanie used to be a man, and disgusted that he had "made love to a bloke." But he eventually realizes the importance of their bond and the movie ends with them together. I have no idea why it is called "Ruby Blue."