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Synopsis
The
life of Harper Sloane (Sarah Polley) seems to follow a straight
line. From a rich San Francisco family of lawyers, she is about
to enter into the prestigious world of Harvard University. Even
if she is not sure that it is for her, her mother Deborah (Jean
Smart) is certain. At the marriage of her older sister, Harper
falls in love with Cornelius "Connie" Fitzpatrick (Stephen Rea),
the much older Irish wedding photographer.
Several weeks
later, Harper goes to see Connie to collect the wedding photos.
Over a drink, Harper is impressed by Connie's bohemian philosophy
and nonchalant style. She had never met anyone living day by day
without a thought for tomorrow. After lying in an announcement
that she was not accepted to Harvard, a major family crisis ensues
and Harper decides to move out and live with her friend Patty
(Carrie Preston). But in fact she goes to Connie who becomes her
mentor and lover. He nicknames her "Guinevere", a choice that
Harper would only understand much later...
About
the director/screenwriter
Audrey Wells worked as a
radio journalist before receiving her diploma from UCLA in film
production. She has written numerous screenplays including "The
Truth About Cats and Dogs." Guinevere is her
first feature film as both screenwriter and director. The film
won the Best Screenplay award at Sundance 99 and Jury Prize at
Deauville 99.
About
the actors
Sara Polley
Polley began her career at 8 on television and received accolades
for her role in The
Sweet Hereafter by Atom Egoyan, which received the
Grand Prix at Cannes 97.
Other film appearances include The Adventures of the Baron
of Maunchausen by Terry Gilliam, Exotica
also by Atom Egoyan, eXistenZ by David Cronenberg
and Go! By
Doug Liman also in competition at Deauville 99.
Stephen
Rea
Rea is a confirmed film, television and stage actor. His long
collaboration with director Neil Jordan includes seven films together
including The Crying Game, for which the actor won
the National Society of Film Critics Award for best actor in 1992.
They are presently working on their latest film collaboration,
In Dreams with Annette Bening, Robert Downey Jr.
and Aidan Quinn.
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