Movie Details:
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Genre | Drama |
Release date | September 3, 2024 (Venice) |
Running time | 1hr 30min |
Starring | Kathleen Chalfant Carolyn Michelle Smith Andy McQueen H. Jon Benjamin |
Directed by | Sarah Friedland |
Written by | Sarah Friedland |
Produced by | Sarah Friedland Alexandra Byer Matthew Thurm |
Cinematography by | Gabe C. Elder |
Edited by | Aacharee Ungsriwong |
Filming locations | California, USA |
Production Companies | Go for Thurm Rathaus Films |
Cast & Characters:
- H. Jon Benjamin
- Katelyn Nacon as Sophie
- Kathleen Chalfant as Ruth
- Andy McQueen as Brian
- Carolyn Michelle as Vanessa
- Alison Martin as Joan
- London Garcia as Cynthia
- Joahn Webb as Pearl
- Sandy Velasco as Angela
Storyline:
An octogenarian woman transitions to life in assisted living as she contends with her conflicting relationship to herself and her caregivers amidst her shifting memory, age identity, and desires.
About Movie:
The film’s principal photography occurred at the Villa Gardens retirement community in Pasadena, California, where residents took part in a filmmaking workshop and also acted in the movie.
Familiar Touch premiered at the 81st Venice International Film Festival on September 3, 2024, in the Orizzonti section.