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Down River

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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.

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Bruce DeMara Toronto Star 03/20/2014
3/4
Down River is an intelligent work with moments of poignancy and emotional resonance by a talented filmmaker. Go to Full Review Jamie S. Rich Oregonian 08/22/2014
3/5
Ratner's script depicts each woman in distinct strokes, creating individual characters whose unique problems dovetail into one life lesson. Go to Full Review Glen Schaefer Vancouver Province 07/28/2014
Four stories are woven seamlessly together, and the script finds its teeth in scenes between Markinson and Spence. Go to Full Review Michael D. Reid Victoria Times Colonist (B.C., Canada) 07/28/2014
4/5
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. Go to Full Review Susan G. Cole NOW Toronto 07/28/2014
3/5
The actors are terrific, especially Spence and relative newcomer Rennison. Go to Full Review Chris Knight National Post 03/21/2014
3/4
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. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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03/13/2015 great music too, sung by one of the stars throughout. soft, slow, understated, and wonderfully done. See more 04/05/2014 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). See more Read all reviews
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Ben Immanuel

Director

Helen Shaver

Pearl

Gabrielle Miller

Fawn

Jennifer Spence

Aki

Colleen Rennison

Harper

Jay Brazeau

Larry

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Movie Info

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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