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Synopsis
Filmmaker Atom Egoyan - a longtime onscreen collaborator with the gifted young thesp Sarah Polley (The Sweet Hereafter) - executive-produced Polley's directorial debut, Away from Her, starring Julie Christie, Olympia Dukakis, Michael Murphy and Wendy Crewson. Adapted by Polley from a short story by Alice Munro, this small-scaled two-character drama concerns Grant (Gordon Pinsent) and Fiona (Christie), a long-married couple, well into their golden years, who are much in love and connected to one another on every level. 'Soulmates' in the purest sense of the word, the two feel a sense of ease and tranquility in their rural home. But when Fiona's memory begins to slip away and she insists on being taken to a rest home, the decision stirs up torrents of guilt and regret in Grant's heart. The rules of the center only complicate matters, as they forbid visitation and communication with Fiona for an interminable period of time. He determines to support his wife at all costs, even if must happen at the expense of his own peace of mind. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide

Cast

Julie Christie Fiona
Julie Christie Fiona Anderson
Wendy Crewson Madeleine
Olympia Dukakis Marian
Lili Francks Theresa
Tom Harvey Michael
Thomas Hauff William Hart
Vanessa Vaughan Stella
Alberta Watson Dr. Fischer
Michael Murphy Aubrey
Gordon Pinsent Grant
Gordon Pinsent Grant Anderson
Jessica Booker Mrs Jenkins
Clare Coulter Phoebe Hart
Catherine Fitch Receptionist
Jason Knight Young Grant
Judy Sinclair Mrs Albright
Kristen Thomson Kristy
Janet Van de Graff Rebecca Albright
Grace Lynn Kung Nurse Betty
Andrew Moodie Liam
Nina Dobrev Monica
Deanna Dezmari Veronica
Stacey Laberge Young Fiona
Melanie Merkosky Singing Nurse
Ron Hewat Frank

Production Crew

Benno Tutter Art Director
Sean Jensen Camera Operator
John Buchan Casting
Luc Montpellier Cinematographer
Victoria Hirst Co-producer
Jonathan Goldsmith Composer (Music Score)
Debra Hanson Costume Designer
Sarah Polley Director
David Wharnsby Editor
Atom Egoyan Executive Producer
Doug Mankoff Executive Producer
Daniel Murphy First Assistant Director
Terry Kelly Gaffer
Zinka Shankland Hair Styles
Réjean Goderre Key Hairstylist
Micheline Trepanier Key Make-up
Jeff Nelson Location Manager
Catherine Viot Makeup
Rachel Sutherland Post Production Supervisor
Daniel Iron Producer
Jennifer Weiss Producer
Simone Urdl Producer
Doug Gillespie Production Accountant
Lisa Perone Production Coordinator
Kathleen Climie Production Designer
Ted Miller Production Manager
Rae Crombie Properties Master
Kirk Lynds Re-Recording Mixer
Lou Solakofski Re-Recording Mixer
Martin Lee Re-Recording Mixer
Bill McMillan Recording
Sarah Polley Screenwriter
Donna Croce Script Supervisor
Wayne Pells Script Supervisor
Alan McKenna Second Unit Director
Mary Kirkland Set Decorator
Alice Munro Short Story Author
Alice Munro Short Story Author
Jane Tattersall Sound/Sound Designer
Michel Gagnon Special Effects Coordinator
Year: 2007
Runtime: 110
Country: Canada
MPAA Rating: PG13
for some strong language
Category: Feature

Genre
Drama

Color type
Technicolor

Sound
Dolby Digital

Produced by
Capri Releasing
Echo Lake Productions
Foundry Films
Hanway Films
The Film Farm

Release
May 04, 2007 (USA - Limited)
by Capri Releasing
Hanway Films
Lionsgate (USA)
Pulling Focus Pictures Inc.

Awards
2006 - Film Presented - Toronto International Film Festival
2007 - Best Independent Film - National Board of Review
2007 - Best First Film - New York Film Critics Circle
2007 - Best Picture - Drama - Golden Satellite Award
2007 - Best Canadian Film - Toronto Film Critics
2007 - Film Presented - Berlin International Film Festival
2007 - Film Presented - Karlovy Vary International Film Festiva
2007 - Best Canadian Film - Toronto Film Critics Association