March Film Series - AWAY FROM HER

Date and Time
  • March 29, 2013
  •  Canceled - The 58th Street Branch will be closed for renovation Tuesday, March 26 through Friday, March 29. The library will be open as of Saturday, March 30, 2013.
Event Details

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. Directed by Sarah Polley, With Julie Christie and Olympia Dukakis. Based on the short story "The Bear Came Over the Mountain" by Alice Munro. 2007, Color, 110 Minutes.