Hateship Loveship (2013)

A wild teenage girl orchestrates a romance between her nanny and her father, who is a recovering addict.

Director:

Liza Johnson

Writers:

Mark Poirier (screenplay) (as Mark Jude Poirier), Alice Munro (short story "Hateship, Friendship, Courtship, Loveship, Marriage")

Stars:

Kristen Wiig, Guy Pearce, Hailee Steinfeld

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kristen Wiig	...	Johanna Parry
Guy Pearce	...	Ken
Hailee Steinfeld	...	Sabitha
Jennifer Jason Leigh	...	Chloe
Sami Gayle	...	Edith
Christine Lahti	...	Eileen
Nick Nolte	...	Mr. McCauley
Lauren Swinney	...	Mrs. Willets
Jeff Pope	...	Oxygen Delivery Man
Joel K. Berger	...	Stevie (as Joel Berger)
Don Brady	...	Man on Computer
Becki Davis	...	Librarian
Peggy Walton-Walker	...	Michelle's Clerk (as Peggy Walton Walker)
Douglas M. Griffin	...	Shipping Clerk
Tony Bentley	...	Mover

Storyline

Johanna Parry, a quiet caregiver, starts a new job working for an elderly Mr. McCauley and his teenage granddaughter Sabitha. A cruel trick by Sabitha lands Johanna in an awkward one-way relationship with Ken, Sabitha's estranged father but her newfound ambition and desire gives her courage to transform her awkward doom into real contentment.

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Plot Keywords:

crying baby | cheating | coughing | kissing a mirror | pregnancy | 

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Taglines:

Dare to care.

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for drug use, some sexuality and language

Did You Know?

Trivia

The motel shot in this film is the same motel used in Dallas Buyers Club. In New Orleans, La

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Goofs

When Johanna sees the old furniture for the first time, it was shown to be covered in dust but it was clearly freshly spread sand.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Mrs. Willets: Johanna?
Johanna Parry: I'm here.
Mrs. Willets: Yes.
[Johanna sniffs the bed and see's that Mrs. Willets needs a change]
Mrs. Willets: I'd like to wear my blue dress.
Johanna Parry: Yes, Ma'am
[Johanna returns to find Mrs. Willets not alive, Johanna then irons and helps Mrs. Willets body into the blue dress]
Johanna Parry: [Johanna then phones the police] Hi. Yes. I'd like to report a death. Yes, Ma'am. No, Um - I don't know. She's very old. I take care of her. No, I work here. Yes, Ma'am.

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Connections

References Little House on the Prairie (1974)

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Soundtracks

Ill Harmonic-Let's Get Drunk
Written by Gordon Forest Nance
Performed by Gordon Nance
Published by AudioSparx
Courtesy of AudioSparx

User Reviews

Unexpectedly beautiful

I was able to view to this movie via PPV before it hits theaters. I had no prior knowledge of the movie, and honestly pretty low expectations based on the description given, but I thought wth, I'll give it a try. I am SO glad I did. This movie was an unexpected beauty. I loved seeing both Kristen Wiig and Guy Pearce in very different roles than they typically play. This film is understated, it's slow going yet the pace feels perfect. There may not be any HUGE moments, but there are a couple "really good" ones. This film starts out with an almost sad feeling, but totally goes in an unexpected direction, and is so much more than it's description. It offers amazing yet gentle insight into various relationships, real-life scenarios, and excellent acting. I loved Nick Nolte in this. All around, this film left a good feeling inside my heart. It's about embracing imperfection, loving people for who they are, yet showing them how much more than can be if someone believes in them. At least, that's what I took away from it. So much more than I expected, love it! I am quite picky about movies, especially slower-moving independent films..but this- I loved. Well worth the money and time. 9/10

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 June 2014 (Israel)

Also Known As:

Hateship, Friendship, Courtship, Loveship, Marriage

Filming Locations:

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$5,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$6,015, 13 April 2014

Gross USA:

$54,030

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$83,008

Company Credits

Production Co:

The Film Community, Benaroya Pictures, Fork Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

104 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1