The Widower


59m 2004

Brief Synopsis

A tale of familial grief, structured around a collection of Les Murray poems, that focuses on the story of two Australian men--a father and a son--who have lost the most treasured woman in their lives. Following the death of his beloved wife, emotionally isolated woodcutter Neville is paralyzed by t

Film Details

Also Known As
Widower
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2004
Production Company
Sveriges Television (Svt)
Location
Australia

Technical Specs

Duration
59m

Synopsis

A tale of familial grief, structured around a collection of Les Murray poems, that focuses on the story of two Australian men--a father and a son--who have lost the most treasured woman in their lives. Following the death of his beloved wife, emotionally isolated woodcutter Neville is paralyzed by the loss and unable to care for his son, Blake. Shipping the boy off to a distant boarding school, Neville plunges further into despair to find himself living in a suspended reality where dreams appear real. Several years later, Blake, now a young man, returns to his former home, shocked to discover what has become of his father.

Film Details

Also Known As
Widower
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2004
Production Company
Sveriges Television (Svt)
Location
Australia

Technical Specs

Duration
59m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 2004

Shown at the Montreal World Film Festival August 26-September 6, 2004.

Released in United States 2004

Released in United States 2004 (Shown at the Montreal World Film Festival August 26-September 6, 2004.)