''Turning Paige'' is a 2001 Canadian drama film directed by

Robert Cuffley Robert Cuffley is a Canadian film director and screenwriter. He began with music videos, directing over 40 in all, before moving into short films, and later, drama. Career In 2001, Cuffley directed ''Turning Paige'' (2001), starring Nicholas Cam ...

. The film focuses on the life of Paige (

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) and her family as she comes to terms with tragedy in the family's past. The film's title refers to the phrase "turn the page" as the central character must come to terms with her past and put it behind her if she is to move on in life.

Plot

The plot revolves around the life of aspiring writer and high school student Paige Fleming. Paige incorporates aspects of her life into her fictional stories. Living alone with her father Ross (

Nicholas Campbell Nicholas Campbell (born 24 March 1952) is a Canadian actor and filmmaker. He is a four-time Gemini Awards, Gemini Award winner, a three-time Genie Awards, Genie Award nominee, and a Canadian Screen Awards, Canadian Screen Award nominee. He is k ...

) a recovering alcoholic, their lives are upset by the return of Paige's brother Trevor (

Philip DeWilde Philip DeWilde (July 10, 1972 – July 9, 2014) was a Canadian film and television actor. Early life DeWilde was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on July 10, 1972. Career He was most noted for his role in the film '' Turning Paige'', for which h ...

) who has been absent for two years. His return forces Paige to address her life and memories of the tragic suicide of her mother.

Cast

as Paige Fleming *

as Ross Fleming *

Torri Higginson Sarah Victoria Higginson (born December 6, 1969) is a Canadian actress. She is best known for her roles in the '' TekWar'' movies and series, and for portraying Elizabeth Weir in ''Stargate SG-1'' and ''Stargate Atlantis'' (2004–2008), Jordan ...

as Sheila Newlands *

Brendan Fletcher Brendan Fletcher (born December 15, 1981) is a Canadian actor. He first gained recognition as a child actor, being nominated for a Gemini Award for his acting debut in the made-for-television film ''Little Criminals'' and winning a Leo Award ...

as Jeff Simms *

as Trevor Fleming * Nikki Barnett as Danielle Whitaker * John Diamond as Steve Pettle * Chris Kelly as Chet * David McClelland as Chet's Dad * Janet Monid as Woman in Woods * Dawn McKelvie Cyr as Social Worker * Charlie Rhindress as Chris

Nominations and awards

''Turning Paige'' was nominated for four

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awards in 2002; Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Music Composition and Best Art Direction. It won Best Western Canada Screenplay and Telefilm Canada Best Emerging Western Canadian Feature-Film Director at the 20th Annual

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in 2001. It won the Alberta Film and Television Award for both Best Director, and Best Editor, Dramatic.

References

External links

* * 2001 films 2001 directorial debut films 2001 drama films 2000s Canadian films 2000s coming-of-age drama films 2000s English-language films 2000s teen drama films Canadian coming-of-age drama films Canadian teen drama films English-language Canadian films Films directed by Robert Cuffley {{2000s-Canada-film-stub