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Release Date:
8 September 2006 (UK) moreTagline:
Sometimes stopping is the most important part of the journey... morePlot:
A drama focused on the friendship between a high-functioning autistic woman (Weaver) and a man (Rickman) who is traumatized after a fatal car accident. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
1 win & 5 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(7 articles)
Thinkfilm moves to 'Genova' (From ioncinema. 25 August 2008)
Weaver Suffers Knee Injury
(From WENN. 6 October 2006)
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heartbreaking - and not just for ASD professionals more (64 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Alan Rickman | ... | Alex | |
| Emily Hampshire | ... | Vivienne | |
| Jackie Brown | ... | Waitress | |
| Callum Keith Rennie | ... | John Neil | |
| Scott Wickware | ... | Senior Cop | |
| Johnny Goltz | ... | Rookie Cop | |
| James Allodi | ... | Clyde | |
| Janet van de Graaf | ... | Meryl (as Janet van de Graaff) | |
| Carrie-Anne Moss | ... | Maggie | |
| Julie Stewart | ... | Florence | |
| Sigourney Weaver | ... | Linda | |
| Charlie | ... | Marilyn the Dog | |
| Selina Cadell | ... | Diane Wooton | |
| Nia Roberts | ... | Janet the Vet | |
| Dov Tiefenbach | ... | Jack the Optician |
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View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
112 minLanguage:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Dolby DigitalCertification:
UK:15 | Ireland:15A | Sweden:Btl | Germany:6 | Singapore:PG | Netherlands:MG6 | USA:Not Rated | Portugal:M/12 (Qualidade) | Malaysia:U | Argentina:13Fun Stuff
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Sigourney Weaver prepared for her role as Linda, by spending time with a high functioning autistic woman from England called Ros Blackburn. Although not a direct portrayal of Ros (who in real life cannot live independently and cannot read or write), many of Ros's mannerisms and characteristics are very apparent in Linda, likewise the passion for trampolining and things sparkly. Ros Blackburn gives public talks on what it is like to experience life as a person with autism. moreGoofs:
Errors in geography: In the beginning of the movie Alex exits the restaurant. In the window it says White River. He is driving to Winnipeg which is west of White River. Yet Vivianne has a sign that says Wawa. That means he would be heading east back to Wawa instead of west to Winnipeg. moreQuotes:
Linda Freeman: B-A-A-N-G.Alex Hughes: You can't have two A's in bang.
Linda Freeman: In Comic Book Word Scrabble, you can. You can have three A's if you want.
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I was able to see this as part of the recent Autism Cymru conference, and can honestly say that this is one of the best films I have seen for years. It somehow maintains a balance between the drama, the need to establish Weaver's character without mawkishness or making her a complete freak, and a rite of passage for Rickman's character. There was no point at which I doubted the authenticity of the character's experiences. It does help to know something about autism (I am a parent of someone with ASD and parts of this were so true it hurt) but not compulsory, and I would heartily recommend it to dispel some myths! I can't really tell you more without giving it all away - go and see it! Snow Cake is both poignant and rib-achingly funny in parts.
We were also fortunate to meet the writer, the director and the autistic woman who "coached" Sigourney Weaver. Absolutely fascinating. I can't wait for this to be released and will be buying the DVD for friends and family.