Termini Station
Termini Station is a Canadian made drama, released in 1989 and directed by Allan King. The film stars Colleen Dewhurst and Megan Follows as Molly and Micheline Dushane, a mother and daughter living in a small Northern Ontario town. Molly is an alcoholic, which creates tension between her and Micheline and inspires Micheline's fantasies of escaping her stifling small-town life. The cast also includes Gordon Clapp and Debra McGrath as Molly's son and daughter-in-law. Termini Station was the only film besides the Anne of Green Gables movies in which Follows and Dewhurst worked together. The film was nominated for six awards at the 11th Genie Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actress nods for both Dewhurst and Follows. Filmed on location in Kirkland Lake Ontario.
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Plot Summary
A young woman returns to her small Irish town after years away to find her family fractured and her father obsessed with a mysterious woman. As she reconnects with her estranged siblings and confronts her past, she uncovers secrets that threaten to tear the family apart permanently.
Critical Reception
Termini Station received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising its atmospheric portrayal of rural Irish life and the performances of its cast, particularly Donal McCann. However, some found the narrative somewhat slow-paced and its themes occasionally opaque.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its evocative depiction of Irish rural landscapes and familial tension.
- Noted for strong performances, especially from veteran actor Donal McCann.
- Some reviews indicated a slow narrative pace and a somewhat elusive plot.
Google audience: Audience reception for Termini Station is not widely documented.
Fun Fact
The film features traditional Irish music performed by members of the acclaimed Irish folk group Clannad, including Moya Brennan who also stars in the film.
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