One of the best Canadian films ever...
And definitely one of the best love stories
Superb acting giving a sense of reality to an emotional situation

Sarah Polly confronts a difficult subject with maturity and sensitivity in this film
based on a short story "The Bear Came Over the Mountain" by Alice Munro.

In the film, Grant (Gordon Pinsent) and Fiona (Julie Christie) have been married for 50 years.
We are given hints that their relationship has not always been without problems,
but they are now at a time of their lives when all is good.

But we quickly realize that something has started to go wrong. 
Fiona is showing signs of mental deterioration.
Alzheimer's is the definite suspect.
The interesting aspect of this film is that it focuses not just on the victim of the disease,
but specifically on the emotions of the husband who truly loves his wife
 and is desperately afraid of losing her. Gordon Pinsent's performance is outstanding.

May 11 - 24, 2007
Running time: 109 min. Rated Parental Guidance; Mature Theme