Far Side of the Moon
Seen it?2003 | 105 min | Drama, Comedy
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Great for anyone who loves watching the truth get chased down and anyone with a complicated family (so, everyone). It's about the digging, and what it costs to get the story. Sits nicely alongside Twinless or C.R.A.Z.Y.. Family ties get tested in ways that ring true.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Quiet, then quietly devastating, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
After the death of his mother, a man tries to discover a meaning to his life, to the universe and to rebuild a relationship with the only family he has left: his gay brother.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Lepage
- Robert LepagePhillippe / André
- Céline BonnierNathalie
- Anne-Marie CadieuxLa mère
- Marco PoulinCarl
- Érika GagnonPhilippe's Supervisor
- Fabrice MongeauPhilippe à 15 ans
- Raphaël DuryPhilippe à 7 ans
- Étienne Bouchard-DauphinAndré à 8 ans
- Gregory HladyL'interpréte
- Yves AmyotLe barman