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Away from Her is a 2006 Canadian independent drama film written and directed by Sarah Polley and starring Julie Christie and Gordon Pinsent. Olympia Dukakis, Michael Murphy, Wendy Crewson, Alberta Watson, and Kristen Thomson are featured in supporting roles. The feature film directorial debut of Polley, it is based on Alice Munro's short story "The Bear Came Over the Mountain", from the 2001 collection Hateship, Friendship, Courtship, Loveship, Marriage.

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2007 · 1h 50m · Drama · Romance

TMDB 7.0/10 (246 votes)

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.

Directed by Sarah Polley

Box office $9M worldwide

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Cast & crew

Sarah PolleyDirector

Gordon Pinsentas Grant

Julie Christieas Fiona

Michael Murphyas Aubrey

Olympia Dukakisas Marian KKristen Thomsonas Kristy

Wendy Crewsonas Madeleine

Alberta Watsonas Dr. Fischer

Thomas Hauffas William Hart

Deanna Dezmarias Veronica

Nina Dobrevas Monica

Grace Lynn Kungas Betty

Melanie Merkoskyas Singing Nurse

Andrew Moodieas Liam

Clare Coulteras Phoebe Hart