a small, exquisitely acted Canadian film...it uncovers a complexity and depth of feeling rarely glimpsed in a family drama.
-Stephen Holden, New York Times
brilliant feature film debut...
-Lianne George, National Post
Excellent chemistry between the three leads... a standout in the dysfunctional family genre.
-Katherine Monk, Vancouver Sun
Synopsis
Marion Bridge is the moving story of three sisters torn apart by family secrets. In the midst of struggling to overcome her self-destructive behaviour, the youngest sister, Agnes, returns home determined to confront the past in a community built on avoiding it. Her quest sets in motion a chain of events that allows the sisters each in their own way to re-connect with the world and one another. Set in post-industrial Cape Breton, Marion Bridge is a story of poignant humor and drama.
Original Languages: English
Genre: Canadian, Drama
Running Time: 90 min.
Year: 2002