The Cry of the Owl (2009)

What would you do if someone was watching you?

The Cry of the Owl (2009) poster

Fleeing New York City, a failed marriage and a fragile mental history, artist Robert Forrester moves to small-town Pennsylvania. There he becomes fascinated with the simple domesticity of a beautiful neighbor, watching her through the windows of her home --- until she invites him in for coffee. He is drawn into a relationship with the young woman whose boyfriend goes missing; Robert becomes a murder suspect, gradually sensing he is the target of a larger plot.

Director: Jamie Thraves
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Runtime: 101 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jeff Danna
Cinematography: Luc Montpellier
Editing: David Charap
Production: MACT Productions, Myriad Pictures, Sienna Films, BBC Film, Studio Hamburg Filmproduktion
Country: Canada, France, Germany, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $12M
Original Language: en

Themes

Toxic Relationships and Manipulation, In the Shadow of an Obsessive Girlfriend, Battle with Depression and Hope, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Mental Health and Inner Struggle

Keywords

depression, new york city, based on novel or book, pennsylvania, usa, obsession, routine, designer, beautiful woman, loneliness, neighbor, rural area, domestic life, dating, co-workers relationship, relationship

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Cry of the Owl about?
Fleeing New York City, a failed marriage and a fragile mental history, artist Robert Forrester moves to small-town Pennsylvania. There he becomes fascinated with the simple domesticity of a beautiful neighbor, watching her through the windows of her home --- until she invites him in for coffee. He is drawn into a relationship with the young woman whose boyfriend goes missing; Robert becomes a murder suspect, gradually sensing he is the target of a larger plot.
Who directed The Cry of the Owl?
The Cry of the Owl was directed by Jamie Thraves.
Who stars in The Cry of the Owl?
The Cry of the Owl stars Paddy Considine, Julia Stiles, Karl Pruner, Phillip MacKenzie, Gord Rand, James Gilbert.
How long is The Cry of the Owl?
The Cry of the Owl has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
What genre is The Cry of the Owl?
The Cry of the Owl is a Drama, Mystery, Thriller film.
What is the budget of The Cry of the Owl?
The Cry of the Owl had a budget of $12M.
Where was The Cry of the Owl produced?
The Cry of the Owl was produced in Canada, France, Germany, United States of America.
What are the themes of The Cry of the Owl?
The themes of The Cry of the Owl include: Toxic Relationships and Manipulation, In the Shadow of an Obsessive Girlfriend, Battle with Depression and Hope, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Mental Health and Inner Struggle.