Marion Bridge (2002)

Marion Bridge (2002)
Director: Wiebke von Carolsfeld
Writers: Daniel MacIvor (play)
Daniel MacIvor (writer)
Release Date: 18 April 2003 (Canada)
Genre: Drama



* Awards :


- ACTRA Awards(II):
2003 Won ACTRA Maritimes Award Outstanding Performance - Female
Ellen Page

- Atlantic Film Festival:
2002 Won Atlantic Canadian Award - Honorable Mention: Excellence in Editing

- Chlotrudis Awards:
Year Result Award Category/Recipient(s)
2004 Won Chlotrudis Award Buried Treasure
And was Nominated for Chlotrudis Award, Best Cast and Best Screenplay

- Directors Guild of Canada:
2003 Nominated for DGC Craft Award for Outstanding Achievement in Direction - Feature Film

- Genie Awards:
2004 Nominated for Genie Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
and Best Screenplay

- Rotterdam International Film Festival:
2003 Nominated for Tiger Award

- Sudbury Cinéfest:
2002 Won Best Canadian First Feature Award

- Toronto International Film Festival:
2002 Won Best Canadian First Feature Film

-Verona Love Screens Film Festival:
2004 - Won the Youth Jury Award
And was ominated for Best Film Award



* Cast :


Molly Parker ... Agnes
Rebecca Jenkins ... Theresa
Stacey Smith ... Louise (as Stacy Smith)
Marguerite McNeil ... Rose
Ellen Page ... Joanie
Hollis McLaren ... Chrissy
Emmy Alcorn ... Dory
Joseph Rutten ... Ken
Nicola Lipman ... Valerie
Jackie Torrens ... Marlene
Kevin Curran ... Sandy
Ashley MacIsaac ... Mickey
Heather Rankin ... Sue
Linda Busby ... Evie
Stephen Manuel ... Tavern Bartender


* Plot :

Agnes, a recovering alcoholic, returns to her Sydney, Nova Scotia home when she learns that her ailing mother, also an alcoholic, has been hospitalized. Both her sisters - opinionated Theresa and Louise, who prefers nothing better than to watch television - now live in the home.


Against Theresa's better judgment, the sisters decide to bring their cantankerous mother, Rose, back to the house so that the collective three can take care of her in what looks to be her final days. As the sisters try to cope with the care-taking of their mother, they must also learns to live harmoniously with each other, not an easy task especially considering their differing personalities.


While in Sydney, Agnes also feels the need to connect with certain aspects of her past, one that includes a teenager named Joanie.