Brooklyn is based on the novel by Irish writer Colm TobinThis video can not be playedTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.Brooklyn is based on the novel by Irish writer Colm TobinCloseBrooklyn is one of eight films to have been nominated for a best picture Academy Award.SubsectionEntertainment & ArtsPublished14 January 2016Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRead description