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The Other Half (2016 film)
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Wikipedia article
'The Other Half' is a 2016 Canadian romantic drama film, written and directed by Joey Klein. It stars Tatiana Maslany, Tom Cullen, Henry Czerny, and Suzanne Clment. The film had its world premiere at South by Southwest on 12 March 2016.
Premise
A bipolar woman and grief-stricken man struggle to live a simple life.
Cast
* Tatiana Maslany as Emily
* Tom Cullen as Nickie
* Henry Czerny as Jacob
* Suzanne Clment as Marie
* Mark Rendall as Sammy
* Diana Bentley as Kristin
* Deragh Campbell as Anna
* Nancy Palk as Katherine
* Kaleb Alexander as Johnny
* Zachary Hillard-Forde as Tommy
* Emmanuel Kabongo as Officer James
Production
In July 2015, it was revealed that Joey Klein would write and direct the film, with Tatiana Maslany, Tom Cullen, Suzanne Clment, Deragh Campbell, and Mark Rendall starring in the film.
Release
The film had its world premiere at South by Southwest on 12 March 2016. Mongrel Media distributed the film in Canada, releasing it on 2 December 2016.
Reception
The film received positive critical reviews. On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, it has an approval rating of 76% based on 17 reviews with an average rating of 7/10. On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 60 out of 100, based on 9 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".
The 'Los Angeles Times' said that the film is "a granular depiction of trauma, illness and protectiveness disguised as a love story and guided by a pair of intense portrayals", and that, "as it plays out, its only a hard road for these swept-up, damaged lovers, whom Klein and his actors treat with blessedly non-exploitative honesty." 'Variety' wrote, "What might have seemed pro forma on paper overcomes its occasionally studied stylistic tics to become a troubled, anguished love story that neither exaggerates nor soft-pedals the demons on display."
The 'Toronto Star' praised Klein, saying that he "creates a mood of tension, foreboding and sombre reflection through occasional moments of slo-mo and camera work that blurs reality. His literate script offers no easy resolution, only the faint hope that love can rescue two lost souls."
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