Nine Lives


1h 52m 2005

Brief Synopsis

Nine everyday women meet the travails and disappointments of life with resilience. Sandra is locked-up in prison and wants desperately to connect with her visiting child. Diana confronts the sudden flash of a past relationship, long after she has moved on to a new life. Holly can't seem to move forw

Film Details

Also Known As
9 Lives
MPAA Rating
Genre
Anthology
Drama
Release Date
2005
Production Company
Indigent; Mockingbird Pictures; Sunrise Film Distribution; Versus Entertainment; Wme Entertainment
Distribution Company
Magnolia Pictures; Magnolia Pictures; Mikado Film; Nonstop Entertainment (Nse); Sony Pictures Home Entertainment; Vertigo Films (Spain)
Location
Los Angeles, California, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 52m

Synopsis

Nine everyday women meet the travails and disappointments of life with resilience. Sandra is locked-up in prison and wants desperately to connect with her visiting child. Diana confronts the sudden flash of a past relationship, long after she has moved on to a new life. Holly can't seem to move forward until her stepfather acknowledges the pain he has caused her. Sonia reels from her boyfriend's disclosure of an intimate secret to their closest friends. Teenager Samantha is caught in a static loop as the peacemaker between her parents. Lorna attempts to comfort her ex-husband after his wife's suicide and finds herself implicated in the tragic death. Ruth considers straying from married life during a motel rendezvous. Camille faces the limitations of her previously dependable body. Maggie allows her own life to be eclipsed by that of her young daughter, Maria.

Film Details

Also Known As
9 Lives
MPAA Rating
Genre
Anthology
Drama
Release Date
2005
Production Company
Indigent; Mockingbird Pictures; Sunrise Film Distribution; Versus Entertainment; Wme Entertainment
Distribution Company
Magnolia Pictures; Magnolia Pictures; Mikado Film; Nonstop Entertainment (Nse); Sony Pictures Home Entertainment; Vertigo Films (Spain)
Location
Los Angeles, California, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 52m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States Fall October 14, 2005

Limited Release in United States October 14, 2005

Released in United States on Video February 14, 2006

Released in United States January 2005

Released in United States June 2005

Released in United States August 2005

Shown at IFP/Los Angeles Film Festival (Opening Night) June 16-26, 2005.

Shown at Locarno International Film Festival (Competition) August 3-13, 2005.

Released in United States Fall October 14, 2005

Limited Release in United States October 14, 2005

Released in United States on Video February 14, 2006

Released in United States January 2005 (Shown at Sundance Film Festival (Premiere) January 20-30, 2005.)

Released in United States August 2005 (Shown at Locarno International Film Festival (Competition) August 3-13, 2005.)

Released in United States June 2005 (Shown at IFP/Los Angeles Film Festival (Opening Night) June 16-26, 2005.)

Co-winner of the 2005 award for Special Recognition For Excellence In Filmmaking by the National Board of Review (NBR).