Ellen Burstyn and Ellen Page in “The Stone Angel”
In a rather stunningly good casting job as far as physical appearance goes, Christine Horne is being “introduced” in “The Stone Angel“, based on the best-selling novel by Margaret Laurence, to play the younger version of Ellen Burstyn. Look at the comparison above – it really does work. Just like casting Cole Hauser as a romantic lead Bram Shipley and his father Wings Hauser as the older version of that same character.
Burstyn and Horne are playing the fiery and independent Hagar Shipley in what initially looks like a movie starkly similar to The Notebook, in that an older woman with memory issues is reminiscing about her passionate youth. This, however, is the story of a woman whose unshakable pride and turbulent past has left her family a dysfunctional mess, and when her estranged son wants to put her in a nursing home, she escapes. In her journey to get away, she’s finally forced to confront the mistakes she’s made in her life. Also starring Ellen Page, Dylan Baker and Kevin Zegers, “The Stone Angel” should get you your fix of Canadian drama.
“The Stone Angel” has already appeared at lots of film festivals and is currently scheduled to appear in theaters on July 11th.
Poster, trailer and more about movie you can read here.
”The Stone Angel” – New Poster, Trailer, Plot…
A new poster for the upcoming “The Stone Angel” film, starring Ellen Burstyn, Cole Hauser and Ellen Page, has been released. The movie is based on the best selling novel by Margaret Laurence.
“Feisty firecracker Hagar Shipley has lived an unconventional life. Her passionate heart has always ruled her head and her choices have put her at odds with family and friends. With her life nearly behind her, she sets out in search of a way to reconcile herself to her turbulent past. Through her reflections we come to know a passionate and rebellious young bride, her love for her two sons, the freedoms she claimed, and the joys she denied herself.”
“The Stone Angel” has already appeared at lots of film festivals and is currently scheduled to appear in theaters on July 11th.
Director: Kari Skogland
Starring: Ellen Burstyn, Christine Horne, Ellen Page, Cole Hauser, Kevin Zegers, Ellen Page, Dylan Baker, Wings Hauser
watch the trailer after the jump
