Strangers in Good Company (1990)

A busload of women become stranded in an isolated part of the Canadian countryside. As they await rescue, they reflect on their lives through a mostly ad-libbed script.

Director:

Cynthia Scott

Writers:

Sally Bochner, Gloria Demers,

Stars:

Alice Diabo, Constance Garneau, Winifred Holden

4 wins & 5 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Alice Diabo	...	Alice
Constance Garneau	...	Constance
Winifred Holden	...	Winnie
Cissy Meddings	...	Cissy
Mary Meigs	...	Mary
Catherine Roche	...	Catherine
Michelle Sweeney	...	Michelle
Beth Webber	...	Beth

Storyline

A bus breaks down in the wilderness. Seven elderly women,average age 71 and one 27 year old are stranded at a deserted farmhouse. The have only their wits, their memories, and eventually some roasted frogs' legs, to sustain them. Through the long days and nights this remarkable group of strangers share their life stories and exchange intimate thoughts; turning the crisis into a magical time of humor and spirit. Featuring non-professional actors and spontaneous dialogue, this memorable film dissolves the barrier between fiction and reality, weaving a heartwarming tale of friendship and courage.

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Plot Keywords:

stranded | canadian | friendship | elderly | countryside | 

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Taglines:

Sometimes the middle of nowhere can lead to the most beautiful of places.

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 May 1991 (UK)

Also Known As:

The Company of Strangers

Filming Locations:

Québec, Canada

Box Office

Gross:

$1,002,689 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bedford Entertainment, First Run Features, National Film Board of Canada (NFB)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

101 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

This movie was mostly ad-libbed by the women, all talking about their real lives.

User Reviews

Blew me away! Totally Amazing!

If you're looking for flashy, special effects, don't touch this one at the video store. If you're looking for a film to move you, touch you, and leave you forever changed, grab this one and run home to put it in the VCR (couldn't find it on DVD). This movie totally blew me away. The "actresses" are unbelievably real and true to their persons. I love film making like this.

The "realness" and the natural beauty of this film will stay with you long after the final scene. Superb casting of these fine women. Beautiful scenery. Wonderful interaction. I can't say enough great things about this wonderful film! I loved it! Rent it when you want to feel good about life...........