Away from Her
February 16, 2011Away from Her
Call Number: DVD00658 Copy 1
DVD00658 Copy 2
by: Sarah Polley; Atom Egoyan; Doug Mankoff; Daniel Iron; Simone Urdl; Jennifer Weiss, producer.; Julie Christie; Gordon Pinsent; Olympia Dukakis; Michael Murphy; Kristen Thomson; Wendy Crewson; Deanna Dezmari; Clare Coulter; Thomas Hauff; Alberta Watson; Luc Montpellier; Dawud Wharnsby-Ali; Jonathan Goldsmith; Debra Hanson; Kathleen Climie; Jane Tattersall; Alice Munro; Film Farm (Firm); Foundry Films.; Capri Productions.; HanWay (Firm); Echo Lake Productions.; Lionsgate (Firm);
Format: DVD
Language: English
Publisher: Santa Monica, Calif. : Lionsgate, [2007]
Notes: Originally released in 2006 (110 mins.); Based on the short story “The bear came over the mountain” by Alice Munro; Nominated for two 2007 Accademy Award; Special features: Commentary with actress Julie Christie; Deleted scenes ; deleted scenes commentary with director Sarah Polley;
Summary: Fiona and Grant are an Ontario couple who have been married for over 40 years. During the twilight of their years, Grant is forced to face the fact that Fiona’s ‘forgetfulness’ actually is Alzheimer’s. After Fiona wanders away and is found, the decision is made for her to go into a nursing home. For the first time in their relationship, they are forced to undergo a separation since this is the nursing home ‘no-vistors, ‘ first 30 days policy of a patient’s stay. When Grant visits Fiona after the orientation period, he is devastated to find out that not only has she seemingly forgotten him, but she has transferred her affections to another man. As the distance between husband and wife grows, Grant must draw upon his love for Fiona to perform an act of self-sacrifice in order to ensure her happiness.
Summary: Fiona and Grant are an Ontario couple who have been married for over 40 years. During the twilight of their years, Grant is forced to face the fact that Fiona’s ‘forgetfulness’ actually is Alzheimer’s. After Fiona wanders away and is found, the decision is made for her to go into a nursing home. For the first time in their relationship, they are forced to undergo a separation since this is the nursing home ‘no-vistors, ‘ first 30 days policy of a patient’s stay. When Grant visits Fiona after the orientation period, he is devastated to find out that not only has she seemingly forgotten him, but she has transferred her affections to another man. As the distance between husband and wife grows, Grant must draw upon his love for Fiona to perform an act of self-sacrifice in order to ensure her happiness.
OCLC #: 140671321
Added: February 16, 2011
This item is part of the Ralph H. Wolfe Collection
