A happily married woman falls for the artist who lives across the street.
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| Michelle Williams | ... | Margot | |
| Seth Rogen | ... | Lou | |
| Luke Kirby | ... | Daniel | |
| Sarah Silverman | ... | Geraldine | |
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Jennifer Podemski | ... | Karen |
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Diane D'Aquila | ... | Harriet |
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Vanessa Carter | ... | Tony (as Vanessa Coelho) |
| Graham Abbey | ... | James | |
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Damien Atkins | ... | Aquafit Instructor |
| Aaron Abrams | ... | Aaron | |
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Dyan Bell | ... | Dyan |
| Albert Howell | ... | Albert | |
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Danielle Miller | ... | Danielle |
| Matt Baram | ... | Matt | |
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Avi Phillips | ... | Avi |
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While on a plane ride back to Toronto from a writing assignment, Margot meets Daniel, a handsome stranger. An immediate attraction is formed and Margot is able to open up and discuss some of her fears and longings. A taxi ride back home causes Daniel and Margot to realize that they are neighbours and Margot admits she's married. The summer-time heat and her increasing fascination with the handsome artist who lives across the street starts getting to her, and Margot is no longer sure if she's happy in her marriage or if she'd be happier with her fantasies with Daniel. Written by napierslogs
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actress breaking typecast | husband wife relationship | love triangle | infidelity | artist |Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
6 July 2012 (Canada) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Opening Weekend USA:
$137,019, 1 July 2012Gross USA:
$1,239,692Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$4,965,950Company Credits
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Geraldine: honestly... with people when you are sober...
Geraldine: As I'm sure you can imagine, officer.
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Written by Leonard Cohen
Performed by Leslie Feist
Publishing Courtesy of Stranger Music (BMI)
Administered by SONY/AVT Publishing
Canada (SOCAN)
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In 2009, the script was listed in The Black List. The Black List is an annual publication that names the best unproduced screenplays of the year it is published. See more »Goofs
Margot makes a date for 2 PM Eastern Standard Time in August, when it must be Eastern Daylight Time. See more »Quotes
Geraldine: It's harder to talk...Geraldine: honestly... with people when you are sober...
Geraldine: As I'm sure you can imagine, officer.
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Closing TimeWritten by Leonard Cohen
Performed by Leslie Feist
Publishing Courtesy of Stranger Music (BMI)
Administered by SONY/AVT Publishing
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I watched this film at it's premiere last night and found it quite entertaining and insightful. This was a film about the path that Margot's (Michelle Williams) emotions take as she struggles with the question of fulfilling the parts of her marriage that are missing through infidelity. Michelle gives a very inspiring performance as her character progresses....completely letting the audience in on every facet of her internal struggle and the toll it takes on her. There are times when you empathize and root for her, and times when you shake your head and wonder why she can't see what the audience sees.
Seth Rogen is surprisingly effective in his role as the geeky, but loving husband. I found myself constantly rooting for him. He did a great job of making his character imperfect but likable, but most importantly, believable.
Sarah Silverman delivered nicely in her role, especially near the end of the film. If there was a weak link, it was Luke Kirby, who never seemed to show much emotion at all, in a role where there was such potential for it.
Sarah Polley's writing and directing was excellent, although the pacing was at times a bit erratic. She managed to really capture what life is really like at times, without going over the top. By celebrating the little joys in life, she garnered sympathy for the main characters and the situations that developed, without forcing it. She also showed Toronto off very nicely, which was a bonus.
In all, if you're into character driven films, this is a very good one. The best part of it all, though, is Michelle Williams performance.