Familiar Touch
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.
Release Date:
| Country | Release Date |
|---|---|
| Italy | September 3, 2024 (Venice Film Festival) |
| Canada | October 5, 2024 (Vancouver International Film Festival) |
| United States | October 6, 2024 (Mill Valley Film Festival) |
| United States | October 6, 2024 (New/Next Film Festival) |
| United Kingdom | October 9, 2024 (BFI London Film Festival) |
| Netherlands | October 10, 2024 (Leiden International Film Festival) |
| United States | October 26, 2024 (AFI Fest) |