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Away from Her (2007)

"It's never too late to become what you might have been."

7.020071h 50mEN
DramaRomance

Directed by Sarah Polley

Rating

7.0/10

Runtime

1h 50m

Language

EN

Release

May 4, 2007

Director

Sarah Polley

Official Trailer

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Overview

Fiona and Grant have been married for nearly 50 years. They have to face the fact that Fiona’s absent-mindedness is a symptom of Alzheimer’s disease. She must go to a specialized nursing home, where she slowly forgets Grant and turns her affection to Aubrey, another patient in the home.

Cast

Gordon Pinsent

Gordon Pinsent

Grant

Julie Christie

Julie Christie

Fiona

Michael Murphy

Michael Murphy

Aubrey

Olympia Dukakis

Olympia Dukakis

Marian

Kristen Thomson

Kristen Thomson

Kristy

Wendy Crewson

Wendy Crewson

Madeleine

Alberta Watson

Alberta Watson

Dr. Fischer

Thomas Hauff

Thomas Hauff

William Hart

Deanna Dezmari

Deanna Dezmari

Veronica

Nina Dobrev

Nina Dobrev

Monica

Grace Lynn Kung

Grace Lynn Kung

Betty

Melanie Merkosky

Melanie Merkosky

Singing Nurse

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Away from Her (2007), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Fiona and Grant have been married for nearly 50 years. They have to face the fact that Fiona’s absent-mindedness is a symptom of Alzheimer’s disease. She must go to a specialized nursing home, where she slowly forgets Grant and turns her affection to Aubrey, another patient in the home.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Away from Her. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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