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27 March 2009 (UK)
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A man moves his two daughters to Italy after their mother dies in a car accident, in order to revitalize their lives. Genova changes all three of them as the youngest daughter starts to see the ghost of her mother, while the older one discovers her sexuality. | add synopsis
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Colin Firth: a man of sense and sensibility
(From The Guardian - Film News. 6 February 2010, 4:06 PM, PST)
Beyond Metrodome: arthouse film group signs iTunes deal
(From The Guardian - Film News. 13 December 2009, 4:06 PM, PST)
(From The Guardian - Film News. 6 February 2010, 4:06 PM, PST)
Beyond Metrodome: arthouse film group signs iTunes deal
(From The Guardian - Film News. 13 December 2009, 4:06 PM, PST)
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Engaging and convincing
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Cast
(Credited cast) | Monica Bennati | ... | Elena |
| Dante Ciari | ... | Fabio |
| Gherardo Crucitti | ... | Mauro |
 | Hope Davis | ... | Marianne |
 | Colin Firth | ... | Joe |
| Alessandro Giuggioli | ... | Lorenzo |
 | Demetri Goritsas | ... | Steve |
| Kyle Griffin | ... | Scott |
| Perla Haney-Jardine | ... | Mary |
 | Willa Holland | ... | Kelly |
 | Catherine Keener | ... | Barbara |
| Kieran O'Brien | ||
| Margherita Romeo | ... | Rosa |
 | Gabriella Santinelli | ... | Danny's Wife |
 | Kerry Shale | ... | Stephen |
 | Sara Stewart | ... | Susanna |
 | Trevor White | ... | Michael |
 | Gary Wilmes | ... | Dan |
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Canada:94 min (Toronto International Film Festival)
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Ireland:15A |
Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) |
Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) |
Portugal:M/12 |
Netherlands:12 |
Finland:K-11 |
South Korea:15 |
UK:15 |
Singapore:NC-16 |
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Factual errors: On their way from the airport, when they pass in the car in front of a fresco of Saint George fighting against the dragon, Ms. Keener says that Saint George is the Saint Patron of Genova. Now, it's true that Saint George has a strong link to the history of the city: the banner bears the cross of Saint George, in the middle ages the Bank which funded expeditions overseas (by the way it's the building that shows the fresco seen in the movie) was named after Saint George etc. but the Patron of Genova, since XIII century, is John the Baptist and he came to be after Genoese crusaders (First crusade) brought back from Holy Land his ashes, which are still kept in the Cathedral.
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I have to say that this film engaged me completely. I could feel deeply for all the characters. I loved it and can't wait to see it again. Of course if you want a plot, action and a resolution you won't find it here. But there is room for many different kinds of films for different tastes. It was not so much a story as a picture of a family having to cope with the aftermath of the tragic death of their wife/mother. Any neat resolution would have been unrealistic. The fact that it showed domestic scenes was the whole point really. Everyday life has to go on, despite the pain of loss. The city of Genoa, with its maze of alleys and slightly threatening feel, as well as its beauty, was a perfect backdrop, to a family emotionally adrift and lost, trying to find a way through their loss to some kind of normal life.I thought all the actors did a marvellous job, and were totally convincing in the way they related to each other and reacted to their situation. This was a perfect role for Colin Firth. He is able to convey so much emotionally, with great restraint and delicacy of touch.