Marion Bridge (2003): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Marion Bridge is a 2003 drama directed by Wiebke von Carolsfeld, starring Molly Parker, Marguerite McNeil and Rebecca Jenkins. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes. It won 1 award from 1 nomination, including Best Canadian First Feature Film at the TIFF 2002. Critics gave it 71 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Wiebke von Carolsfeld
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Film Movement
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Marion Bridge About?
The premise of Marion Bridge without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Haunted by a difficult past, Agnes returns to Nova Scotia and the family she left behind. Confronting her estranged sisters, Theresa and Louise, she must grapple with the painful memories and unresolved issues stemming from a childhood marked by abuse. The reunion forces Agnes to face the lingering effects of their family's dysfunction and seek a path toward healing and redemption, confronting long-held secrets and the ghosts of their shared history.
Marion Bridge Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- soda
- dishwashing
- title directed by female
- mother
- biological mother meets daughter
- reading a letter aloud
- chevrolet impala
- awkward family dinner
- lesbian interest
- history of alcohol abuse
- scene before opening credits
- underage smoking
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- uprooted tree
- estranged father
- girl with a ponytail
- father impregnates daughter
- mother's funeral
- picnic on the beach
- tv remote control
- reference to jane eyre the novel
- woman smoking
- channel surfing
- lesbian sister
- estranged daughter
- cordless telephone
- craft shop
- carrot
- reading someone to sleep
- red pickup truck
- coming home
- 15 year old girl
- history of sexual abuse
- family photos
- ice cream
- putting ice down shirt
- throwing something out of a window
- underage drinking
- teenage daughter
- watching hockey on tv
- dementia
- whiskey flask
- dying of cancer
- woman drinking alcohol
- characters say same thing at the same time
- secret
- dying
- alcoholic
- dying mother
- sydney nova scotia
- recovering alcoholic
Marion Bridge Cast
Molly Parker leads the cast, with Marguerite McNeil and Rebecca Jenkins. Directed by Wiebke von Carolsfeld; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Wiebke von Carolsfeld
More from Wiebke von Carolsfeld
More films directed by Wiebke von Carolsfeld, best-rated first: Stay and The Saver.
Marion Bridge Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Marion Bridge 71 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 71 Metascore
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TMDB 66% User score
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Marion Bridge Plot Summary
What happens in Marion Bridge from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As Agnes, portrayed by Molly Parker, returns to her childhood home in Sydney, Nova Scotia, she is enveloped in the somber reality of her family’s situation. Her mother, Rose, played by Marguerite McNeil, lies in a hospital bed, her once vibrant spirit now dimming like the setting sun. Agnes’ return embodies the duality of hope and despair; it offers her a chance at reconciliation with her past but also forces her to confront long-buried emotional wounds and unresolved family issues.
Full summary
The whole story of Marion Bridge, scene by scene
Marion Bridge Awards & Nominations
Marion Bridge won 1 award from 1 nomination, including Best Canadian First Feature Film at the TIFF 2002.
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TIFF 2002 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Best Canadian First Feature Film – Wiebke von Carolsfeld
Marion Bridge Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Marion Bridge.
How Well Do You Know Marion Bridge?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What addiction is Agnes struggling with upon her return home?
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Marion Bridge FAQ: Cast, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Marion Bridge, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Marion Bridge?
Marion Bridge runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Marion Bridge released?
Marion Bridge was released on April 11, 2003.
Who directed Marion Bridge?
Marion Bridge was directed by Wiebke von Carolsfeld.
More films by Wiebke von Carolsfeld Who is in the cast of Marion Bridge?
Marion Bridge stars Molly Parker, Marguerite McNeil and Rebecca Jenkins, among 4 credited actors.
How is Marion Bridge rated?
Marion Bridge has 71 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.
What awards did Marion Bridge win?
Marion Bridge won 1 award from 1 nomination, including Best Canadian First Feature Film at the TIFF 2002.
Does Marion Bridge have a post-credit scene?
No. Marion Bridge has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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