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Down River

Play trailer Poster for Down River 2013,  1h 33m,  Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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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 Mar 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 Aug 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 The Province (Vancouver) Jul 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) Jul 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 Jul 28, 2014
3/5
The actors are terrific, especially Spence and relative newcomer Rennison. Go to Full Review
Chris Knight National Post Mar 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
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Cast & Crew

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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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Down River

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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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