Anywhere but Here (film)
- Susan Sarandon: Adele August
- Natalie Portman: Ann August
- Hart Bochner: Josh splashes
- Eileen Ryan: Lillian
- Ray Baker: Ted
- John Diehl: Jimmy
- Shawn Hatosy: Benny
- Bonnie Bedelia: Carol
Anywhere But Here ( Anywhere But Here ) is an American film drama directed by Wayne Wang from the year 1999. The screenplay was written by Alvin Sargent based on a novel by Mona Simpson. The film starred Susan Sarandon and Natalie Portman.
Action
Adele August and her 14 - year-old daughter Ann August draw in 1995 by Bay City (Wisconsin ) to Los Angeles. Ann is not thrilled to have to give up her old life. The mother and daughter live first at the Beverly Hills Hotel, then in a small apartment. Sometimes Adele is unable to pay the bills.
Adele wants that their daughter is actress, Ann 'd rather go to college. After about two years, Adele sold their car to allow Ann to study.
Reviews
Kenneth Turan criticized in the Los Angeles Times of 12 November 1999, the film adaptation of the subtle and complex novel.
Edward Guthmann of San Francisco Chronicle highlights especially the good interaction between Sarandon and Portman.
" The portrait of a conflicted mother -daughter relationship, the solid maintains thanks to the great game of the performers. Its own claim of emotional intensity, the film is based on a superficial screenplay does not do justice. "
Awards
Natalie Portman was nominated in 2000 for a Golden Globe and for the Young Artist Award.
Paul LeBlanc was nominated for the 2000 Hollywood Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist Guild Award.
Background
The shooting took place in summer 1998. The premiere of the film took place on 17 September 1999 at the Toronto International Film Festival.