The Hanging Garden

Writer/Director: Thom Fitzgerald
Soundtrack: Virgin/EMI
Cast: Chris Leavins, Kerry Fox, Ashley MacIsaac
Co-Producers: Emotion Pictures (Nova Scotia), Galafilm (Québec)
World Sales: Alliance Independent Films
Canada: Cineplex Odeon/Seville/MGM

Synopsis

Ten years ago Sweet William was an obese, awkward teenager. Now, as an attractive gay man returning home for his sister’s wedding he discovers that despite his absence, his family is as dysfunctional as ever. As the wedding day unfolds William relives an inescapable past and is ultimately freed to take control of his uncertain future.

Reviews

“Inventive, touching, courageous, cruel and forgiving…”
– Anthony Minghella, Director, ENGLIGH PATIENT

“**** Remarkable. Funny…disturbing…fascinating”
– THE TORONTO STAR

“****…IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE with a lot more edge…”
– THE GLOBE AND MAIL

Awards & Festivals

• Toronto International Film Festival, Audience Choice and Best Canadian Film
• Vancouver International Film Festival, Most Popular Canadian Film, Best Screenplay
• Sudbury Cinéfest, Best Canadian Film
• Chlotrudis Award, Best Supporting Actor – Troy Vienotte, Athens Film Festival
• Genie Awards, Screenplay, Actor in a Supporting Role – Peter MacNeill, Actress in a Supporting Role – Seana McKenna and 7 other nominations
• Atlantic Film Festival, Audience Award, Canadian Film, Atlantic Film, Director, Writer, Actor – Troy Vienotte, Actress – Joan Orenstein