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Away from Her is a 2006 Canadian independent drama film written and directed by Sarah Polley and starring Julie Christie and Gordon Pinsent. Olympia Dukakis, Michael Murphy, Wendy Crewson, Alberta Watson, and Kristen Thomson are featured in supporting roles.
May 25, 2007 · A man faces the reality of his wife's Alzheimer's disease and her new relationship with another patient in a nursing home. Based on a short story by Alice Munro, the film stars Julie Christie and Gordon Pinsent and was nominated for two Oscars.
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- Drama
- Sarah Polley
- 2007-05-25
Apr 2, 2011 · Married for almost 50 years, Grant's (Gordon Pinsent) and Fiona's (Julie Christie) commitment to each other appears unwavering. Their daily life is filled with tenderness and humor; yet this ...
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Oct 11, 2007 · A film about a marriage that drifts out of the memory of the wife, and of the husband's efforts to deal with that fact. Roger Ebert praises the simple truth and elegance of Sarah Polley's adaptation of Alice Munro's short story.
An accomplished directorial debut by Sarah Polley, Away From Her is a touching exploration of the effects of Alzheimer's, in which the tender wisdom of Polley's script is beautifully complemented...
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- Sarah Polley
- PG-13
- Julie Christie
Grant (Pinsent) and Fiona (Christie) are a retired married couple living in rural Brant County, Ontario. Fiona begins to lose her memory, and it becomes apparent she suffers from Alzheimer's disease.
Grant plunges into an emotional abyss after moving his Alzheimer's-stricken wife to a nursing facility and keeping his distance for her benefit. Watch trailers & learn more.
