Back on August 27th, Mongrel Media released the Canadian drama Still Mine on DVD & Blu-ray.  When his aging wife Irene (Geneviéve Bujold) is no longer able to live at their farmhouse because of her tragically decreasing memory, Craig Morrison (James Cromwell) sets out to build her an accessible home.  But the house does not meet the building code of local authorities in New Brunswick, and he has to take it to court before they can both move in.

Based on a true story that has been nicely adapted for the screen by director Michael McGowan, Still Mine is a tender and touching drama that provides some beautifully written sequences, and is worth seeing for the striking cinematography as well as James Cromwell’s excellent performance.  After premiering at TIFF in 2012, this is a homegrown film that is well worth checking out on DVD.

The DVD includes a commentary track with Michael McGowan.

Still Mine is 102 minutes and rated PG.

-John C.