Sunday, April 26, 2009

Away From Her

I watched this movie last week. It is poignant.

About a woman (not old) who is beginning to be besieged by Alzheimer's. Her husband is heartbroken - broken into a million pieces. She does the best she can.

An amazing story.

By the way, Julie Christie (who plays the sick wife), is the young beautiful blonde in the movie, Dr. Zhivago.

Truly spectacular film (this one and that one). It will make you appreciate long term love and dimensions of love.

Gorden Pinsent is my newst craze.

7 comments:

silverneurotic said...

I never realized how frustrating it can be to know someone with that disease until one of my current residents moved in.

christyhulsey said...

i think i might watch this tonight.

Michelle said...

Oh I am going to have to watch this one! I'm sure I will cry though.

Stacey's Treasures said...

This does look good. I think it would be a tear jerker.

Tatersmama said...

This is definitely going on the *want* list! With winter moving in here in Oz (and so many houses being mostly uninsulated) it's time to start thinking about curling up on the couch in the evenings, with a good book or a good movie - and my cats!

Pamela said...

my husbands sister diagnosed at age 58.
We are her helpers - her sons have washed their hands of the situation.

I tell ya -- it's hard on all of us.

christyhulsey said...

where did you rent this from - i can't seem to find it at the movie store