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Away from Her

2007 · 110 min · Drama

After nearly fifty years of marriage, a devoted husband must let his wife move into a care home as Alzheimer's takes hold — and watch as she slowly forgets him and grows attached to another resident. Sarah Polley's tender, aching drama.

Why it’s here

A major Canadian drama by Sarah Polley about marriage, memory, and aging.

Runtime
110 min
Genre
Drama · Romance
Mood
romantic · thoughtful
Entry
some context
Best for
character-driven drama
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Part of 10 Essential Canadian Films

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