North of Albany
Annie frantically flees Montreal for the US with her young son, Felix and teenage daughter, Sarah, fearing the repercussions after Sarah severely injures her school bully. When their car breaks down just outside a small town in the Adirondacks, the family is stranded. Paul, a single father and the town's lone mechanic, isn't able to fix the car until the following week. Annie's stubborn insistence to leave town at all costs comes head-to-head with Paul's unwillingness to give in. When Sarah realizes that her secret is out in the open, she runs away, forcing Annie and Paul to join forces to find her. When Paul's traumatic past is revealed, Annie realizes that she is not the only one running and comes to terms with facing the music.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Au nord d'Albany |
| Year | 2022 |
| Country | Canada |
| Genre | Drama, Family |
| Director | Marianne Farley |
| Runtime | 90 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.8/10 (6 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its dramatic tension by contrasting two parental philosophies, relying on the quiet yet expressive performances of its cast and the stark landscapes of the northern hinterlands. It explores themes of guilt, protection, and the necessity of stopping to heal old wounds.
What lingers after viewing is a poignant immersion into the characters' emotional landscapes, where silence and glances speak louder than words, and the ending offers not a tidy resolution but a hard-won understanding. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Marianne Farley
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With a blanket and a warm drink, surrendering to the deliberate pace of this intimate family drama as weather rages outside.
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