# Away from Her (2007)

> A devoted husband confronts the painful redefinition of marriage when his wife’s Alzheimer’s disease transforms memory, intimacy, and care.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1291

## Facts

- Runtime: 110 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Sarah Polley
- Cast: Gordon Pinsent, Julie Christie, Michael Murphy, Olympia Dukakis, Kristen Thomson, Wendy Crewson, Alberta Watson, Thomas Hauff
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0491747/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: melancholic, intimate, tender, quiet evening, reflective weekend

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of love and memory as a couple faces the trials of Alzheimer's together.

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