The Law of Enclosures (2000)

Story of the same couple, first in their teenage years and then in their twilight years, paradoxically set in the same time during the backdrop of the Gulf War in the Middle East.

Director:

John Greyson

Writers:

John Greyson, Dale Peck (novel)

Stars:

Sarah Polley, Brendan Fletcher, Sean McCann

1 win & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Sarah Polley	...	Beatty 'Beatrice'
Brendan Fletcher	...	Henry
Sean McCann	...	Hank
Shirley Douglas	...	Myra
Diane Ladd	...	Bea
Kelci Stephenson	...	Young 'Beatrice' Beatty
Rob Patterson	...	Pharmacist
Jennifer Villaverde	...	Checkout Girl
Susie Yamamota	...	Beatice's Friend
Tracey McCorrister	...	Pearl
Kristen Thomson	...	Myrah
Rob Stefaniuk	...	Stanley
Allegra Fulton	...	Henry's Mother
Tom Anniko	...	Henry's Father
Victor Cowie	...	Stan

Storyline

Set in Sarnia, Ontario in 1991, teenage Beatrice is a cashier at a supermarket. One night while waiting in line at a drugstore, she notices a large lump on the back of the bald head of a boy her own age. Intrigued, she follows him and he eventually and reluctantly introduces himself as Henry, explaining the lump is a malignant tumor causing his rare form of cancer. They fall in love, their passion intensified by Henry's impending surgery and the strong possibility of his death. Meanwhile, Bea and Hank have been married for 40 years with two adult children and live for the sole purpose of hurting each other. Their love burned out long ago; they're bored, bitter, depressed, and argue constantly. With nothing left but routine and resentment, Hank decides to buy a retirement home without consulting Bea, and she gets back at him by incurring financially ruinous construction and decorating expenses. Both couples are one and the same, at the beginning and end of their relationship, ...

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Plot Keywords:

love | retirement home | cancer | gulf war | cashier | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 April 2001 (USA)

Also Known As:

Uma Chance Para o Amor

Filming Locations:

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

CAD 2,200,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Alliance Atlantis Communications, Buffalo Gal Pictures, Odeon Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

111 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

User Reviews

Excellent Film

I stumbled upon it unexpectedly but it was marvellous, my next step is to read the book. I recommend this movie to anyone both young and old, it'll definetly capture you. The actors are amazing in particular Sarah Polley who shines!