North of Albany2022

Director
Marianne Farley

Actors

Celine Bonnier (Annie)
Zeneb Blanchet (Sarah)
Rick Roberts (Paul)
Naomi Cormier (Hope)
Eliott Plamondon (Felix)
Kelly Depeault (Martine)

After her daughter hurts a school bully, Annie flees Canada with her two kids.
Annie frantically flees Montreal for the US with her young son, Felix and teenage daughter, Sarah, fearing the repercussions after Sarah severely injures her school bully. When their car breaks down just outside a small town in the Adirondacks, the family is stranded. Paul, a single father and the town’s lone mechanic, isn’t able to fix the car until the following week. Annie’s stubborn insistence to leave town at all costs comes head-to-head with Paul’s unwillingness to give in. When Sarah realizes that her secret is out in the open, she runs away, forcing Annie and Paul to join forces to find her. When Paul’s traumatic past is revealed, Annie realizes that she is not the only one running and comes to terms with facing the music.
“A lovely family tale that tackles contemporary issues. The acting is superb across the board. The cast is incredibly talented, including standouts like Céline Bonnier and Zeneb Blanchet. This movie takes you on an emotional rollercoaster. The story unfolds well against the backdrop of stunning scenery.” – CinemaClock.com
“Bonnier is a fabulous actress and she does a marvelous job portraying a mom trying to protect her daughter and adjust to being stranded in a foreign environment. I really liked the premise of this movie and the realistic scenarios it showcases.” – The Suburban
“A touching film about the absolute limits of parenthood. Beautiful.” – Letterboxed