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Strangers in Good Company

Country: Canada, Language: English, 101 mins

  • Director: Cynthia Scott
  • Writer: Sally Bochner; Gloria Demers
  • Producer: Sally Bochner; Rina Fraticelli

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A bus breaks down in the wilderness. Seven elderly women,average age 71 and one 27 year old are stranded at a deserted farmhouse. The have only their wits, their memories, and eventually some roasted frogs' legs, to sustain them. Through the long days and nights this remarkable group of strangers share their life stories and exchange intimate thoughts; turning the crisis into a magical time of humor and spirit. Featuring non-professional actors and spontaneous dialogue, this memorable film dissolves the barrier between fiction and reality, weaving a heartwarming tale of friendship and courage.


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Cast & Characters

Alice Diabo as Alice;
Constance Garneau as Constance;
Winifred Holden as Winnie;
Cissy Meddings as Cissy;
Mary Meigs as Mary;
Catherine Roche as Catherine;
Michelle Sweeney as Michelle;
Beth Webber as Beth