On My Own (1992) - Turner Classic Movies

Brief Synopsis

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Simon Henderson, a 15 year old at a prestigious boy's boarding school, must come to terms with the events that have torn his family apart. During Christmas break, his mother is hospitalized and his father must reveal the truth about her breakdown. Deeply shaken, Simon returns to school and struggles

Cast & Crew

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Antonio Tibaldi

Judy Davis

Matthew Ferguson

Simon Henderson

David Mcilwraith

Nicolas Van Burek

Michele Melega

Film Details

Also Known As

Da Solo

Genre

Drama

Release Date

1992

Production Company

Ontario Film Development Corporation; Rai Radiotelevisione Italiana; Screen Australia; TTlTfilm Canada

Distribution Company

Alliance Releasing; Alliance Releasing

Location

London, England, United Kingdom; Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Technical Specs

Duration

2h 10m

Synopsis

Simon Henderson, a 15 year old at a prestigious boy's boarding school, must come to terms with the events that have torn his family apart. During Christmas break, his mother is hospitalized and his father must reveal the truth about her breakdown. Deeply shaken, Simon returns to school and struggles to find solace in everyday life. He becomes friends with a new boy, the charismatic Max. Late one night, Simon sneaks off grounds to party with Max and his worldly girlfriend. Simon, naive and awkward, is aroused by the sexual ambiance of the situation. Suddenly, in the midst of these unsettling and exciting experiences, Simon receives an unexpected visit from his mother. They spend the night together in a shabby hotel room. There, she reveals her mysterious world of terrible suffering and strange tenderness.

Director

Antonio Tibaldi

Cast

Judy Davis

Matthew Ferguson

Simon Henderson

David Mcilwraith

Nicolas Van Burek

Michele Melega

Colin Fox

Jan Rubes

Rachel Blanchard

Lana Mackay

Crew

Joe Barzo

Location Manager

Rosa Colosimo

Executive Producer (Australia)

Suzanne Colvin

Production Coordinator

Suzanne Colvin

Production Manager

Brian Dennis

1st Assistant Director

Gill Dennis

Bill Flemming

John Frizzell

Michael Johnson

2nd Assistant Director

Lael Mccall

Executive Producer (Canada)

Edward Mcqueen-mason

Betty Michalyshyn

Anna Maria Muccilli

Shelley Nieder

Leo Pescarolo

Producer (Italy)

Franco Piersanti

Elisa Resegotti

Producer (Italy)

Vic Sarin

Director Of Photography

Allan Scarth

Sound Recordist

Will Spencer

Co-Producer (Australia)

Stavros C Stavrides

Co-Producer (Canada)

Allison Tibaldi

Antonio Tibaldi

Joanne Tickle

3rd Assistant Director

Kathy Vieira

Costume Designer

Film Details

Also Known As

Da Solo

Genre

Drama

Release Date

1992

Production Company

Ontario Film Development Corporation; Rai Radiotelevisione Italiana; Screen Australia; TTlTfilm Canada

Distribution Company

Alliance Releasing; Alliance Releasing

Location

London, England, United Kingdom; Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Technical Specs

Duration

2h 10m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Judy Davis won an Australian Film Institute award for best supporting actress (1993).

Released in United States 1992

Released in United States on Video June 19, 1996

Released in United States February 1992

Released in United States January 1993

Shown at Berlin Film Festival (market) February 13-24, 1992.

Feature directorial debut for Antonio Tibaldi.

Completed shooting April 5, 1991.

Began shooting February 16, 1991.

Released in United States 1992

Released in United States on Video June 19, 1996

Released in United States February 1992 (Shown at Berlin Film Festival (market) February 13-24, 1992.)

Released in United States January 1993 (Shown at Sundance Film Festival January 21-31, 1993.)

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