Fiona and Grant have been married for nearly 50 years. They have to face the fact that Fiona’s absent-mindedness is a symptom of Alzheimer’s disease. She must go to a specialized nursing home, where she slowly forgets Grant and turns her affection to Aubrey, another patient in the home.
Fiona and Grant, a devoted couple of 45 years, face a profound challenge when Fiona begins to succumb to Alzheimer's disease. As her memory deteriorates, she decides to move into a nursing home, and due to their facility's policy, Grant must be separated from her. Grant grapples with the pain of losing his wife, both to the disease and to her developing affection for another resident at the home.
Away from Her was widely acclaimed by critics for its sensitive and poignant portrayal of love, aging, and memory loss. The film was praised for its understated direction, powerful performances, particularly from Julie Christie and Gordon Pinsent, and its emotional depth in exploring the complexities of a long-term relationship tested by illness.
Google audience: Audience reviews generally laud the film's emotional impact and the superb acting, with many finding it a touching and thought-provoking examination of Alzheimer's and its effect on relationships. Some viewers noted the film's quiet and deliberate pace, which contributed to its somber tone.
Nominated for two Academy Awards (Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Actress for Julie Christie), won the Genie Award for Best Motion Picture, and received numerous other awards and nominations from critics' circles and film festivals.
The film is based on Alice Munro's short story "The Bear Came Over the Mountain," from her 1999 collection "The Love of a Good Woman."
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