Away from Her
It's never too late to become what you might have been.
Directed by Sarah Polley
Produced by Foundry Films, Capri Releasing
A tender, melancholic portrait of a long marriage tested by Alzheimer's, exploring love, loss, and the painful acceptance of change.
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.
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Is Away from Her sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.
Is Away from Her violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is Away from Her scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is Away from Her easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Away from Her end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
