The Shipping News (2001)
The Shipping News (2001), directed by Lasse Hallström, is a romantic drama based on the novel of the same name by E. Annie Proulx. As a child, Quoyle’s father Guy expected him to naturally swim when he was thrown into a lake. But the memories of nearly drowning still haunt Quoyle whenever he’s stressed. Now living in Poughkeepsie, New York and working as an ink setter for a small newspaper, Quoyle leads a solitary life. He falls for Petal, a lively woman from town whom he eventually marries. However, Petal turns out to be unfaithful and neglectful to their daughter Bunny. After she runs off with her lover and they both die in a car crash, Quoyle is left alone with six-year-old Bunny who has been sold by Petal to an illegal adoption organization for $6,000. The police return Bunny to Quoyle, shattered by this revelation.
Prior to these events, Quoyle’s aging parents pass away in a joint act of suicide. His aunt, Agnis Hamm, arrives to pay her respects to her deceased brother, but has ulterior motives of stealing Guy’s ashes (which she eventually disposes of in an outhouse and even urinates on). Agnis is planning to move back to the family home in Newfoundland that has been deserted for over four decades. She agrees to extend her stay and assist Quoyle during his recent upheavals. Eventually, she convinces him to relocate with her to Newfoundland. As he strives to start anew, rebuild the abandoned house, and care for Bunny, Quoyle meets Wavey Prowse – a widow whose son Harry has special needs. Gradually, Wavey and Quoyle develop a deeper connection.
Date of download: 2015-11-11T17:22:34+00:00
Cast:  Kevin SpaceyQuoyle  Julianne MooreWavey Prowse  Judi DenchAgnis Hamm  Cate BlanchettPetal  Pete PostlethwaiteTert Card  Scott GlennJack Buggit  Rhys IfansBeaufield Nutbeem  Gordon PinsentBilly Pretty |
The Shipping News (2001), directed by Lasse Hallström, is a romantic drama based on the novel of the same name by E. Annie Proulx. As a child, Quoyle’s father Guy expected him to naturally swim when he was thrown into a lake. But the memories of nearly drowning still haunt Quoyle whenever he’s stressed. Now living in Poughkeepsie, New York and working as an ink setter for a small newspaper, Quoyle leads a solitary life. He falls for Petal, a lively woman from town whom he eventually marries. However, Petal turns out to be unfaithful and neglectful to their daughter Bunny. After she runs off with her lover and they both die in a car crash, Quoyle is left alone with six-year-old Bunny who has been sold by Petal to an illegal adoption organization for $6,000. The police return Bunny to Quoyle, shattered by this revelation.
Prior to these events, Quoyle’s aging parents pass away in a joint act of suicide. His aunt, Agnis Hamm, arrives to pay her respects to her deceased brother, but has ulterior motives of stealing Guy’s ashes (which she eventually disposes of in an outhouse and even urinates on). Agnis is planning to move back to the family home in Newfoundland that has been deserted for over four decades. She agrees to extend her stay and assist Quoyle during his recent upheavals. Eventually, she convinces him to relocate with her to Newfoundland. As he strives to start anew, rebuild the abandoned house, and care for Bunny, Quoyle meets Wavey Prowse – a widow whose son Harry has special needs. Gradually, Wavey and Quoyle develop a deeper connection.
