Down River

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Down River

2013

1h 33m

Drama

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Three young women look to an older woman for guidance and inspiration as they straddle the line between creative breakthroughs and personal breakdowns.

Bruce DeMara

Toronto Star

Down River is an intelligent work with moments of poignancy and emotional resonance by a talented filmmaker.

Rated: 3/4

Mar 20, 2014

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Jamie S. Rich

Oregonian

Ratner's script depicts each woman in distinct strokes, creating individual characters whose unique problems dovetail into one life lesson.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 22, 2014

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Glen Schaefer

Vancouver Province

Four stories are woven seamlessly together, and the script finds its teeth in scenes between Markinson and Spence.

Jul 28, 2014

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Michael D. Reid

Victoria Times Colonist (B.C., Canada)

Ratner, making inspired use of the Vancouver cityscape, has crafted a film of considerable beauty with great dialogue that underscores the wisdom of giving your head a shake and making the most of your life while you can.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 28, 2014

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Susan G. Cole

NOW Toronto

The actors are terrific, especially Spence and relative newcomer Rennison.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 28, 2014

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Chris Knight

National Post

The script teeters on the edge of sentimentality, and the ending is a little pat, but for the most part Down River wears its emotions honestly on its sleeve.

Rated: 3/4

Mar 21, 2014

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great music too, sung by one of the stars throughout. soft, slow, understated, and wonderfully done.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Tender, bold, authentic story. Beautifully set, filmed and directed in Vancouver, BC. Tackles the issues of relationships, life's purpose, dreams, coming of age (in the big view).

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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Ben Immanuel

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Helen Shaver

Pearl

Gabrielle Miller

Fawn

Jennifer Spence

Aki

Colleen Rennison

Harper

Jay Brazeau

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Synopsis

Three young women look to an older woman for guidance and inspiration as they straddle the line between creative breakthroughs and personal breakdowns.

Director: Ben Immanuel
Screenwriter: Ben Immanuel
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 28, 2017
Runtime: 1h 33m

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