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Turning Paige

  • 2001
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 49m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
272
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Nicholas Campbell, Philip DeWilde, and Katharine Isabelle in Turning Paige (2001)
Drama

A young would-be writer is forced to confront her past upon the return of her angry, wayward brother.A young would-be writer is forced to confront her past upon the return of her angry, wayward brother.A young would-be writer is forced to confront her past upon the return of her angry, wayward brother.

  • Director
    • Robert Cuffley
  • Writers
    • Robert Cuffley
    • Jason Long
  • Stars
    • Nicholas Campbell
    • Katharine Isabelle
    • Philip DeWilde
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    272
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Robert Cuffley
    • Writers
      • Robert Cuffley
      • Jason Long
    • Stars
      • Nicholas Campbell
      • Katharine Isabelle
      • Philip DeWilde
    • 6User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Nicholas Campbell
    Nicholas Campbell
    • Ross Fleming
    Katharine Isabelle
    Katharine Isabelle
    • Paige Fleming
    Philip DeWilde
    • Trevor Fleming
    Torri Higginson
    Torri Higginson
    • Ms. Sheila Newlands
    Brendan Fletcher
    Brendan Fletcher
    • Jeff Simm
    Nikki Barnett
    • Danielle Whitaker
    John Diamond
    • Steve Pettle
    • (as Johnny Diamond)
    Chris Kelly
    • Chet
    Rowe David McClelland
    Rowe David McClelland
    • Chet's Dad
    • (as David McClelland)
    Janet Monid
    • Woman in Woods
    Dawn McKelvie Cyr
    • Social Worker
    Charlie Rhindress
    • Chris
    Bette Douglas
    • Shouting Woman
    Vincent Connors
    • Shouting Man
    Matt Kennedy
    • Guy #1
    • Director
      • Robert Cuffley
    • Writers
      • Robert Cuffley
      • Jason Long
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    7hamish_sunder

    Really quite good

    One never knows what to expect at a film festival, part of the charm I guess. This movie really surprised me and the person I went with. Paige, the story's main character, has to go through a series of challenges to avoid being confronted with the truth about her family. The end result is realistic and haunting, not unlike the rest of the film.

    Ms. Isabelle's performance as Paige was exceptional. One hopes a movie like this can be seen in a wide release.
    8RuthDavenport207

    Convincing portrayal of a believable family.

    I would say that this is a good to very good film. It is quite believable, almost too much so. The father and daughter (the daughter is Paige) are portrayed incredibly realistically. It is nice to see this type of portrayal of a teenager for once.

    The brother is good too as the character who returns with a hidden agenda...to get his sister to look around herself and to admit that she is clinging to a past and present that isn't real, only made up to suit her own denial. It takes patience at times, but the movie is well worth it in the end.
    8kimbergotyou

    Mostly good. Katherine Isabelle. Wow.

    This girl is going places, mark my words. Playing down the typical, overused nuances that every teen actor seems to revel in, Katherine Isabelle delivers a subtle performance that is the strongest part of this independent movie. Her dad is very good too. Strong support characters that come and go through her life, some disappearing and others sticking around to the bitter end. The direction and handling of this film is to the point and mostly very effective.
    9CAM-5

    Excellent family drama

    The film centers on Paige (Katharine Isabelle), a high school student who has grown up in a dysfunctional family and lives with her father. Trouble sets in when her brother Trevor (Philip DeWilde) returns to town. Trevor and the father (Nicholas Campbell) had had an altercation in the past and Paige has not forgiven her brother for this and wants nothing to do with him. The father wants to reconcile with his son and invites him to stay with them for awhile. Conflict between brother and sister soon sets in. The entire cast gives wonderful performances. I especially liked Isabelle's performance as the troubled, imaginative teen. The film also had good character development.
    lus_cious

    impressive & moving

    I happened across this film at the Montreal International Film Festival and was thoroughly rewarded. An excellent portrayal of the complexities of family relationships, and the painful process of awakening to truth. Katherine Isabelle's performance was so rock-solid that my belief in who she was didn't falter for a second. In fact most of the actors gave amazing performances, in roles that were complex, and in some cases, I think, untypical of what an audience might suspect. An unassuming movie that worked very well.

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    • Trivia
      The film aired on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in 2005 as part of their Cinema Canada movie night.
    • Goofs
      Paige tells Trevor that their house is a non-smoking house yet you see Trevor and Ross smoking upstairs in the attic and Ross lights a cigarette in the kitchen among other times.
    • Quotes

      Ross Fleming: So, what was in your mind then when you went down there, I'm curious to know. What were you thinking? You were gonna check up on me?

      Paige Fleming: Doesn't matter.

      Ross Fleming: It's don't 'doesn't matter'. I'm asking you this one question, now I want you to answer me, do you see yourself now as my- my probation officer?

      Paige Fleming: Do not yell, I'm not upset.

      Ross Fleming: Well, I am upset.

      Paige Fleming: It was my fault, okay? And, you slipped and I knew it, I, you knew I knew it. We ignored it.

      [Ross goes to light a cigarette]

      Ross Fleming: Okay, I slipped. Okay.

      Paige Fleming: What else did we ignore?

      Ross Fleming: Oh, okay, this is starting to make sense. What other lies did that little snot fill your head with?

      Paige Fleming: It's not about...

      Ross Fleming: What'd he say I provoked that attack yesterday? I deserved what I got the other time in the park?

      Paige Fleming: No!

      Ross Fleming: I can't believe after all the things we've been through, you and me, you give up on me!

      Paige Fleming: I didn't give up on you I just... want under...

      Ross Fleming: Here's another free piece of advice for you too, okay? Next time you want a shoulder to cry on, you want some support, go find yourself something you don't think is a total fuck up!

      [Ross opens the door]

      Ross Fleming: All right?

      [Ross slams the door shut]

    • Soundtracks
      Turquoise
      Written and Performed by Veloce

      © 2001 Veloce

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 12, 2002 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • Official Site (via Internet Archive) (Canada)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 佩治的日记
    • Filming locations
      • Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Actra Tip
      • CFCN Production Fund
      • CTV Television Network
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    • Budget
      • CA$1,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 49 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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