My Life Without Me
My Life Without Me

My Life Without Me

2003Movie106 minEnglish

A fatally ill mother with only two months to live creates a list of things she wants to do before she dies without telling her family of her illness.

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IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users82%
Director: Isabel CoixetGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

Ann, a young mother of two, discovers she is terminally ill and decides to keep her diagnosis a secret from her family. She begins to create a plan for her remaining weeks, including finding a new wife for her husband and pursuing a passionate affair with her neighbor. The film explores her emotional journey as she navigates love, loss, and the desire to live fully in her final days.

Critical Reception

My Life Without Me received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its emotional depth, Sarah Polley's performance, and its sensitive handling of a difficult subject matter. While some found the premise melodramatic, the overall sentiment highlighted the film's poignant portrayal of life and mortality.

What Reviewers Say

  • Sarah Polley delivers a powerful and affecting performance.
  • The film handles its heavy subject matter with grace and sensitivity.
  • Despite some melodramatic elements, it's a poignant exploration of life's final moments.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's emotional impact and Sarah Polley's compelling portrayal of a woman facing a terminal illness. Many found the story touching and relatable, though some noted its sad themes.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for 5 Goya Awards, including Best Actress (Sarah Polley) and Best Director (Isabel Coixet). Sarah Polley won the Best Actress award at the Valladolid International Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The film's soundtrack features music by acclaimed singer-songwriter Nick Drake, whose melancholic songs perfectly complement the movie's themes of life and loss.

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badelf

As a narrative, it's a bit weak. But on other levels, this film is fascinating. The cast, especially Sarah Polley, does a bang up job. Every character real and believable - even the kids. First and foremost, the film is a strong advocate...