| Edition |
Widescreen. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 110 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, NTSC; region 1, widescreen (1.78:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, Dolby Digital 2.0 (stereo.). |
| Cast |
Gordon Pinsent, Julie Christie, Olympia Dukakis, Michael Murphy, Wendy Crewson, Kristen Thomson, Deanna Dezmari, Clare Coulter, Thomas Hauff, Alberta Watson. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Luc Montpellier ; editor, David Whamsby ; music, Jonathan Goldsmith ; costume design, Debra Hanson ; production design, Kathleen Climie. |
| Note |
Based on the short story "The bear came over the mountain" by Alice Munro. |
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Special features: Feature commentary with actress Julie Christie ; deleted scenes ; deleted scenes commentary with director Sarah Polley. |
| 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. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: PG-13; for some strong language. |
| Language |
English dialogue with optional English or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Munro, Alice, 1931- -- Film adaptations.
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Married people -- Drama.
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Alzheimer's disease -- Drama.
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Nursing home residents -- Drama.
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Ontario -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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Melodrama.
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Films for the hearing impaired.
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Melodrama -- Feature.
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Romance -- Feature.
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Feature films.
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Melodrama.
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| Added Author |
Iron, Daniel. Producer.
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Urdl, Simone. Producer.
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Weiss, Jennifer (Producer) Producer.
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Polley, Sarah. Director. Screenwriter.
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Pinsent, Gordon. Actor.
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Christie, Julie, 1941- Actor.
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Dukakis, Olympia. Actor.
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Murphy, Michael, 1938- Actor.
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Crewson, Wendy. Actor.
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Thomson, Kirsten, 1966- Actor.
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Dezmari, Deanna. Actor.
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Coulter, Clare, 1942- Actor.
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Hauff, Thomas (Tom) Actor.
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Watson, Alberta. Actor.
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Munro, Alice, 1931-
Bear came over the mountain.
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Film Farm (Firm)
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Foundry Films.
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Capri Releasing.
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HanWay (Firm)
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Echo Lake Productions.
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Lionsgate (Firm)
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| Standard No. |
031398217954 80 |
| Music No. |
21795 Lionsgate |
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