''Still Mine'' is a 2012 Canadian

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. The film had a limited release under its original title ''Still'' at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival;''Still''
at the

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. it had a general release on May 3, 2013.''Still Mine''
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''. Written and directed by Michael McGowan and based on a true story, the film stars James Cromwell as Craig Morrison, a farmer in rural

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who battles a government bureaucrat (Jonathan Potts) for the right to build a new house for his ailing wife Irene ( Geneviève Bujold) when their existing home no longer suits her health needs. The international distribution rights were licensed by Cinema Management Group.

Cast

* James Cromwell as Craig Morrison * Geneviève Bujold as Irene Morrison * Chuck Shamata as Judge * Ronan Rees as Gavin * Julie Stewart as Ruth * Rick Roberts as John * George R. Robertson as Chester Jones * Hawksley Workman as Gus * Joe Pingue as Food Terminal Employee * Jonathan Potts as Rick Daigle *

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as Jeff Leblanc * Barbara Gordon as Margaret Jones * Campbell Scott as Gary Fulton

Reception

''Still Mine'' received mostly positive reviews. On

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, the film holds a 94% score rating, sampled from 62 critics' reviews. Its consensus reads: "James Cromwell and Geneviève Bujold are outstanding in this tender, affecting, insightful drama about the bonds and sacrifices of marriage." It holds a rating of 72 out of 100 at

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, indicating "generally favorable reviews". The ''

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'' reviewer Stephen Holden wrote that the film has a "spiky integrity. Dry-eyed and observant, it refuses to pity Craig and Irene Morrison...Mr. Cromwell, who is more than a decade younger than his character, lends Craig a compelling depth, intelligence and resoluteness. He stands about 6-foot-7, and with a Roman nose on a head that seems chiseled out of rock, radiates an imperial authority. Miss Bujold, alert and birdlike, imbues Irene with a starchy tenacity and a sharp sense of humor." The ''

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'' reviewer Michael O'Sullivan wrote "Interwoven with McGowan’s plot about the little guy vs. big government is an even more engaging and nuanced tale of romance. It contributes to an unflashy, quietly stirring dramatic experience. As Craig and Irene, Cromwell and Bujold deliver a pair of superb performances."

Awards and nominations

The film garnered seven nominations at the 1st Canadian Screen Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor (Cromwell), Best Actress (Bujold), Best Original Screenplay (McGowan), Best Cinematography ( Brendan Steacy), Best Editing (Roderick Deogrades) and Best Original Score ( Hugh Marsh, Don Rooke and Michelle Willis)."Canadian Screen Awards nominees: From Kim Nguyen’s Rebelle to Xavier Dolan’s Laurence Anyways"
'' The Gazette'', January 15, 2013. Cromwell won the award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role.

References

External links

* * {{Michael McGowan 2012 films Canadian romantic drama films Films set in New Brunswick Films directed by Michael McGowan 2012 romantic drama films Films shot in New Brunswick Films shot in Ontario English-language Canadian films 2010s English-language films 2010s Canadian films