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Seen it?2014 | 15 min | Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Audiences rate it highly (8.0 out of 10) and it made about 25733 times its budget. 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
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 15 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
MARIAN is an 80 year old resident of Meadow Park Rest Home. During a difficult visit, her daughter PHILLIPA is forced out and accidentally leaves something important behind. Wandering out of the rest home, the outside world proves challenging, as Marian battles her mind in an attempt to return her daughter’s beloved possession.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
55 on Metacritic
- AudiencesStrong
8.0 out of 10 from opening-week audiences
- AwardsBelow par
2 wins and 8 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$386 million worldwide on a $15K budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 285K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Adam Reynolds
- Kate HarcourtMarian
- Gentiane LupiPhillipa
- Liz KirkmanMother in Park
- Dra McKayLisa (Caregiver)
- Rodney BaneKiran (Taxi Driver)