After premiering at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival to a quiet response, “Five Nights in Maine” is coming to theaters this summer. The film tells the story of a grieving widower who travels to Maine to confront his estranged, ill mother-in-law. Judging by the trailer, the movie promises plenty of drama and tension, as the two try to mend fences.
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The movie is written and directed by newcomer Maris Curran and stars Golden Globe Nominee David Oyelowo, who burst on the scene in 2014’s “Selma.” Along with Oyelowo, the film also stars Dianne Wiest and Rosie Perez, playing the ailing mother-in-law and her full time nurse, respectively. Here’s the full synopsis:
After his wife dies in a tragic car accident, Sherwin (David Oyelowo) is called to Maine by his estranged, terminally ill mother-in-law Lucinda (Academy Award-winner Dianne Wiest). Grappling with a lifetime of disagreements, Lucinda and Sherwin find themselves forced to cope with their failings and grief in a quiet journey of empathy, compassion and healing.
“Five Nights in Maine” will be released in select theaters and Video On-Demand on August 5th.