Top Billed Cast
Sarah Polley
Ann
Amanda Plummer
Laurie
Scott Speedman
Don
Mark Ruffalo
Lee
Leonor Watling
Neighbor Ann
Debbie Harry
Ann's Mother
Maria de Medeiros
Hairdresser
Julian Richings
Dr. Thompson
Jessica Amlee
Penny
Kenya Jo Kennedy
Patsy
Camille Martinez
Camille Martínez
Alfred Molina
Ann's Father
Esther García
Woman who does nails
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A review by badelf
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Written by badelf on Sat Sep 16 2023
As a narrative, it's a bit weak. But on other levels, this film is fascinating. The cast, especially Sarah Polley, does a bang up job. Every character real and believable - even the kids.
First and foremost, the film is a strong advocate for "viva la vida" (Frida Kahlo before Cold Play!). There is an old Buddhist parable about a man running from a tiger and suddenly faced with a cliff. In one direction, the tiger; in the other, the cliff. He looks down and sees a branch growing out of the rock. Somehow, he casts himself down and grabs that branch. The tiger looks over the edge at him. He doe...
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Facts
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
2500000.00
Revenue
12300000.00
Keywords
- dying and death
- daughter
- farewell
- night shift
- secret love
- parent child relationship
- responsibility
- woman director