Marion Bridge Movie Review 2002

Chain-smoking alcoholic Rose (McNeil) is dying, which brings her three daughters back together with all their past family traumas unresolved. Former wild child Agnes (Parker) was sexually abused by their father, which resulted in the birth of a child whom she gave up. Now that child is a sullen teen living nearby with her adoptive mother and Agnes would like to befriend her. Eldest sister Theresa (Jenkins) is a bitter divorcee who can't let go of her ex and middle sister Louise (Smith) is a couch potato who is slowly working up the courage to admit she's a lesbian. Much angst ensues for all. Screenwriter McIvor adapted from his play.

Distribution

Film Movement, 375 W. Broadway, 2nd Fl., New York, NY 10012, Toll-free: 800-YES-FILM, Email: info@filmmovement.com

Available on DVD
Running time 90 minutes.
Originally from Canadian.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Brothers & Sisters, Terminal Illness, Adoption & Orphans, Adapted from a Play, Family Reunions

Screenplay

Daniel McIvor

Cast

Molly Parker, Rebecca Jenkins, Stacy Smith, Marguerite McNeill

Cinematography

Stefan Ivanov

Director

Wiebke von Carolsfeld

Music

Lesley Barber