Away from her [videorecording] / the Film Farm and Foundry Films ; in association with Capri Releasing, Hanway Films and Echo Lake Productions present ; producers Daniel Iron, Simone Urdl, Jennifer Weiss ; written and directed by Sarah Polley.
Iron, Daniel.; Urdl, Simone.; Weiss, Jennifer (Producer); Polley, Sarah.; Pinsent, Gordon.; Christie, Julie, 1941-; Dukakis, Olympia.; Murphy, Michael, 1938-; Crewson, Wendy.; Thomson, Kirsten, 1966-; Dezmari, Deanna.; Coulter, Clare, 1942-; Hauff, Thomas.; Watson, Alberta.; Munro, Alice, 1931- . Bear came over the mountain.; Film Farm (Firm); Foundry Films.; Capri Releasing.; HanWay (Firm); Echo Lake Productions.; Lions Gate Films (Santa Monica, Calif.)
2007
PN1997.2 .A939 2007
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Away from her [videorecording] / the Film Farm and Foundry Films ; in association with Capri Releasing, Hanway Films and Echo Lake Productions present ; producers Daniel Iron, Simone Urdl, Jennifer Weiss ; written and directed by Sarah Polley.
Publication Details
Santa Monica, Calif. : Lionsgate, [2007]
Language
English
Language Note
English dialogue with optional English or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.
Description
1 videodisc (ca. 110 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Item Number
031398217954
Call Number
PN1997.2 .A939 2007
Dewey Decimal Classification
791.43/72
Distributor No.
21795 Lionsgate
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.
Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 2006.
Based on the short story "The bear came over the mountain" by Alice Munro.
Special features: Feature commentary with actress Julie Christie ; deleted scenes ; deleted scenes commentary with director Sarah Polley.
Based on the short story "The bear came over the mountain" by Alice Munro.
Special features: Feature commentary with actress Julie Christie ; deleted scenes ; deleted scenes commentary with director Sarah Polley.
Access Note
Authorized for private home use only.
Credits
Director of photography, Luc Montpellier ; editor, David Whamsby ; music, Jonathan Goldsmith ; costume design, Debra Hanson ; production design, Kathleen Climie.
Performer
Gordon Pinsent, Julie Christie, Olympia Dukakis, Michael Murphy, Wendy Crewson, Kristen Thomson, Deanna Dezmari, Clare Coulter, Thomas Hauff, Alberta Watson.
Cast
Gordon Pinsent, Julie Christie, Olympia Dukakis, Michael Murphy, Wendy Crewson, Kristen Thomson, Deanna Dezmari, Clare Coulter, Thomas Hauff, Alberta Watson.
Audience
MPAA rating: PG-13; for some strong language.
System Details Note
DVD, NTSC; region 1, widescreen (1.78:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, Dolby Digital 2.0 (stereo.).
Added Author
Iron, Daniel.
Urdl, Simone.
Weiss, Jennifer (Producer)
Polley, Sarah.
Pinsent, Gordon.
Christie, Julie, 1941-
Dukakis, Olympia.
Murphy, Michael, 1938-
Crewson, Wendy.
Thomson, Kirsten, 1966-
Dezmari, Deanna.
Coulter, Clare, 1942-
Hauff, Thomas.
Watson, Alberta.
Munro, Alice, 1931- . Bear came over the mountain.
Urdl, Simone.
Weiss, Jennifer (Producer)
Polley, Sarah.
Pinsent, Gordon.
Christie, Julie, 1941-
Dukakis, Olympia.
Murphy, Michael, 1938-
Crewson, Wendy.
Thomson, Kirsten, 1966-
Dezmari, Deanna.
Coulter, Clare, 1942-
Hauff, Thomas.
Watson, Alberta.
Munro, Alice, 1931- . Bear came over the mountain.
Added Corporate Author
Film Farm (Firm)
Foundry Films.
Capri Releasing.
HanWay (Firm)
Echo Lake Productions.
Lions Gate Films (Santa Monica, Calif.)
Foundry Films.
Capri Releasing.
HanWay (Firm)
Echo Lake Productions.
Lions Gate Films (Santa Monica, Calif.)
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