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Last Night

Canada, France

1998

90 Min
Color
1.85:1
English
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DIR Don McKellar

PROD Niv Fichman, Daniel Iron, Caroline Benjo

SCR Don McKellar

DP Douglas Koch

CAST Don McKellar, Sandra Oh, Sarah Polley, David Cronenberg, Arsinée Khanjian, Callum Keith Rennie, Tracy Wright

ED Reginald Harkema

PROD DES John Dondertman

MUSIC Alexina Louis, Alex Pauk

Cannes (Quinzaine des Réalisateurs), Toronto: Best Canadian First Feature Film

Synopsis

It’s 18:00 in a somewhat deserted Toronto on the last day before the scheduled end of the world at midnight, the end which has been known now for months. Most people are treating midnight as a matter-of-fact event with little sense of panic. In fact, many are celebrating this last day. Most have very specific wants for this last day and will do whatever they need to to make those wants happen. And some, such as Duncan and Donna with the gas company, are working, ensuring that the masses are served and comfortable during the final hours. The Wheeler family are marking the last day by having a Christmas party, although sullen adult son Patrick, his thoughts in part stemming from being recently widowed, has made it clear he wants to be alone in his own home at the end. Patrick’s wants may be in jeopardy when a woman named Sandra – Duncan’s wife – lands on his doorstep. Sandra is stranded, trying… –IMDb

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Alessia Bibi Vianello

14Nov11

My favorite movie, hands down.

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icaldis

26Sep11

apa yang anda lakukan jika besok adalah hari akhir

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Marck Goldstein

6Jul11

Bleak yet charming. I can certainly appreciate it.

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AntioneOscar69

24Mar11

Excellent underrated film; great cast, great concept, touching.

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