Away from Her

In this poignant drama, a long-married couple faces the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease as the wife begins to lose her memory and is placed in a care facility. The film explores themes of love, memory, and the complexities of human relationships. Starring Julie Christie, who delivers a powerful performance, the movie is directed by Sarah Polley, marking her impressive debut as a filmmaker. Julie Christie’s performance earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. For those interested, the film can be viewed on Soap2day for free.