Added to Crave on Tuesday, Apr 23, 2024 North of Normal is a Canadian drama film that looks into the unconventional childhood of a teenage girl raised in the wilderness, who attempts to adapt to city life with her equally unconventional mother. The narrative explores themes of familial bonds and the quest for normalcy amidst a backdrop of extraordinary circumstances.
You can watch “North of Normal” on Crave in Canada.
Length: 90m
Genre: Drama
This Title is: Introspective, Emotionally Engaging
Cast
Sarah Gadon, Robert Carlyle, Amanda Fix, River Price-Maenpaa, Benedict Samuel, James D’Arcy
Parental Guidance
Maturity Rating: PG13
Trivia
- The film is based on the 2014 memoir by Cea Sunrise Person.
- It premiered at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival.
- The screenplay received a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay.
Trailer
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North of Normal offers an engaging exploration of an unusual upbringing and its impacts. The film successfully captures the emotional depth of its characters, propelled by strong performances, especially from Sarah Gadon and Robert Carlyle. While the film delivers visually, the storyline could have been deeper to enhance the overall narrative complexity.
