A depressed woman battles with her mother and abuses alcohol following the suicide of her husband.
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Awards:
- Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win & 4 nominations.
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| Gena Rowlands | ... |
Minnie Brinn
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| Laura Linney | ... |
Iris Bravard
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| Emile Hirsch | ... |
Lonnie Bravard
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| Fred Ward | ... |
Errol Podubney
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| Lee Tergesen | ... |
Lud van Eppy
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| Miguel Sandoval | ... |
Ramando Galvez
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| Scott Gibson | ... |
Ronnie Dale Bravard
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| Amy Stewart | ... |
Rhondlyn Podubney
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| Michael McLachlan | ... |
Gang Leader
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| Philip Eddolls | ... |
Teenager #1
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Nathan Hoppe | ... |
Teenager #2
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| Peter Costigan | ... |
Teenager #3
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Caroline Gillis | ... |
Smoking Mother at Mall
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| Boyd Banks | ... |
Handprint Clerk
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Ingrid Veninger | ... |
Woman in Line at the Mall
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Judy Sinclair | ... |
LaNelle Turrell
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| Gerry Mendicino | ... |
Vito Delgaccio
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| Darren Frost | ... |
Harlan
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Wayne Ward | ... |
Bikeshop Salesman
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Tamara Levitt | ... |
Make-up Salesgirl
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Laura Catalano | ... |
Jasmine
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| Catherine Burdon | ... |
Boutique Saleswoman
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| Samantha Espie | ... |
Cookie Counter Girl
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| David Sparrow | ... |
Mall Security Guard #1
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Mark Melymick | ... |
Mall Security Guard #2
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Colm Magner | ... |
Police Officer in Car
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| Costin Manu | ... |
Priest
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Darrell Hicks | ... |
Paulstag (groom)
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Frank Nakashima | ... |
Coroner
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| Jenni Burke | ... |
Nurse #1
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Laurel Paetz | ... |
Nurse #2
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| Andrew Moodie | ... |
Police Officer at Hospital
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David Talbot | ... |
Emergency Room Doctor
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John Anderson | ... |
Band Leader
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Adam Cabral | ... |
Lonnie (age 4)
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Eric Cabral | ... |
Lonnie (age 6)
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| Katerina Taxia | ... |
Athanasia
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| Don Ackerman | ... |
Orderly (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Daniel Petrie | ||
Written by
| Kent Broadhurst | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Kevin Goetz | ... | producer |
| Armand Leo | ... | line producer |
| Gary Lucchesi | ... | executive producer |
| Marshall Persinger | ... | producer |
| Joyce Schweickert | ... | executive producer |
| Angela Spieles | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Laurence Rosenthal | ||
Cinematography by
| Rene Ohashi | ||
Editing by
| Hughes Winborne | ||
Editorial Department
| John Breinholt | ... | assistant editor |
| Tom Overton | ... | colorist |
Production Design by
| Susan Longmire | ||
Art Direction by
| Juanita Holden | ||
Set Decoration by
| David Edgar | ||
Costume Design by
| Ruth Secord | ||
Makeup Department
| Rachel Affolter | ... | makeup assistant |
| Suzanne Benoit | ... | makeup artist: Ms. Rowland |
| Vann E. Gouweleeuw | ... | key makeup artist (as Vann Gouweleeuw) |
| Ron Rhodda | ... | hair stylist assistant |
| Moira Verwijk | ... | key hair stylist |
Production Management
| Lisa Byrne | ... | unit manager |
| Skates Naiman | ... | production supervisor (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Laurel Morgan | ... | trainee assistant director |
| Pazz Neglia | ... | second assistant director |
| Bruce Speyer | ... | first assistant director |
| Peter Stolworthy | ... | dailies assistant director |
| Jeremy Timmons | ... | third assistant director |
Art Department
| Chris Buxton | ... | key greens |
| Joanne Filleti | ... | key scenic painter (as Joanne Frances Filleti) |
| Stephen J. MacDougall | ... | set dresser |
| Alan MacMinn | ... | property master |
| Karen McConnell | ... | lead buyer |
| Norm Ouzounis | ... | on-set dresser |
| Michael Smith | ... | set dresser |
| Allan E. Snikkar | ... | carpenter |
| Matthew Toth | ... | assistant property master |
| Frans Van Gerwen | ... | construction manager |
| Wayne Wightman | ... | assistant art director |
| Ron Zarosiak | ... | lead dresser |
Sound Department
| Suzanne Angel | ... | adr supervisor |
| Paul Aronoff | ... | adr mixer |
| Brian Avery | ... | sound mixer |
| Beau Biggart | ... | adr mixer |
| Tim Chilton | ... | foley artist |
| Gavin Coford | ... | boom operator |
| Bob Costanza | ... | sound effects editor |
| Tommy Goodwin | ... | foley mixer |
| Joe Melody | ... | sound supervisor (as Joseph A. Melody) |
| Gary Montgomery | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Craig M. Otte | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Jill Schachne | ... | foley artist |
Special Effects by
| Jeff Skochko | ... | special effects coordinator |
| Steve Skochko | ... | special effects foreman |
Stunts
| Shelley Cook | ... | stunt coordinator (as Shelly Cook) |
| John Stoneham Sr. | ... | co-stunt coordinator |
| Bryan J. Thomas | ... | stunt performer (as Bryan Thomas) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Craig Black | ... | electrician |
| James Chrysler | ... | electrician |
| Curtis Clark | ... | generator operator |
| Michael Fylyshtan | ... | steadicam operator |
| Michael Gillan | ... | electrician |
| James D. Grant | ... | grip |
| Marni Grossman | ... | still photographer |
| Dennis Kane | ... | chief lighting technician |
| Dennis Kim | ... | second assistant camera |
| Richard Lyon | ... | dolly grip |
| David Mason | ... | key grip |
| Chris Morsby | ... | first company grip (as Chris 'Shaker' Morsby) |
| William Munro | ... | grip |
| David Niven | ... | first assistant camera |
| Mark Pellar | ... | first company electrician |
| Ken Regan | ... | special still photographer |
| Ed Tanner | ... | grip |
| Glenn Warner | ... | camera operator |
Casting Department
| Robin D. Cook | ... | casting: Canada |
| Elizabeth Gray | ... | casting associate: Canada |
| Andrea Kool | ... | casting assistant: Canada |
| Helen Mossler | ... | casting executive: USA |
| Krisztina M. Neglia | ... | extras casting (as Krisztina Meuring) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Karen Eppstadt | ... | costume supervisor |
| Deborah Kirkegaard | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Lesley MacCan | ... | assistant costume supervisor |
Location Management
| Wendy Eaman | ... | location manager |
| Caedmon Malowany | ... | assistant location manager |
| Trevor A. Weber | ... | location scout |
Music Department
| Daniel J. Johnson | ... | music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Donna Gardon | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Glen McGugan | ... | transportation captain |
| Erwin Roithmeier | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Unjoo Lee Byars | ... | main title producer |
| Jane Conway | ... | animal wrangler |
| Greg Coultas | ... | craft service |
| Danita DeSouza | ... | assistant accountant |
| Meg Dyer | ... | assistant: Mr. Lucchesi |
| Janice Fowlie | ... | production accountant |
| Lisa Ghione | ... | unit publicist |
| Katharine Gray | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Mandy Kane | ... | production assistant |
| Barbora Krivy | ... | craft service |
| Katherine Manabat | ... | assistant: Ms. Persinger |
| Ronan Quinn | ... | assistant: Mr. Petrie |
| Joanne Rider | ... | production coordinator |
| Alana Sosnova | ... | assistant: Mr. Goetz |
| Toni Thomas | ... | production assistant |
| Rick Whalen | ... | production assistant |
| Hope White | ... | assistant accountant |
| Ralph Berge | ... | production executive (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Showtime Networks (2001) (United States) (tv)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2002) (Germany) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2002) (United States) (VHS)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (Brazil) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Dome Audio Video & Effects (D.A.V.E.) (telecine transfer facilities)
- Dufferin Gate Productions (production services)
- Echo Sound Services (sound post-production)
- LaserPacific (electronic laboratory)
- Reelcraft Services (craft services)
- Sat.1 (legal services)
- Toronto Film Studios (movie studio)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A weary young woman, Iris Brevard, is forced to move in with her overbearing mother, Min, following her husband's suicide. She finds her only escape from her mother's badgering is to verbally fight back and to hide herself in an alcoholic haze. Unfortunately, her young teen son, Lonnie, observes all of this and finds himself torn between the two women. The older woman is multi-dimensional as she is clearly shown as manipulative and critical, but also as loving and charming. This is clearly shown in scenes with Fred Ward as the father of a bride-to-be who comes to the women's bridal gown shop to stop the purchase of his daughter's wedding dress. After facing Rowlands, he willingly writes the check for the next dress payment. The film also raises questions about whether Min was responsible for the suicide of Iris' husband. As Lonnie questions his father's death and is faced with similar pressures, he also clearly is considering his life options.
Written by John Sacksteder |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Final film directed by Daniel Petrie. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The 54th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2002). See more » |