DVD
Away from her
Call Number
- DVD DRAMA (EAS)
Edition
Widescreen version.
Languages
Closed-captioned.
Performers
Gordon Pinsent, Julie Christie, Olympia Dukakis, Deanna Dezmari, Clare Coulter, Thomas Hauff, Alberta Watson.
Publication Information
Santa Monica, Calif. : Lionsgate, 2007.
Physical Description
1 videodisc (110 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Audience
MPAA rating: PG-13; for some strong language.
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 during a 'no-vistors,' 30 day period. 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.
Notes
Title from container.
Based on the short story "The bear came over the mountain" by Alice Munro.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2006.