Evening (2007)
Her greatest secret was her greatest gift.
As Constance (Natasha Richardson) and Nina (Toni Collette) gather at the deathbed of their mother, Ann (Vanessa Redgrave), they learn for the first time that their mother lived an entire other lifetime during one evening 50 years ago. In vivid flashbacks, the young Ann (Claire Daines) spends one night with a man named Harris (Patrick Wilson), who was the love of her life.
Director: Lajos Koltai
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 117 min
Release Date: June 9, 2007
Cast
- Claire Danes - Ann Grant
- Toni Collette - Nina Mars
- Vanessa Redgrave - Ann Lord
- Patrick Wilson - Harris Arden
- Hugh Dancy - Buddy Wittenborn
- Natasha Richardson - Constance Haverford
- Mamie Gummer - Lila Wittenborn
- Eileen Atkins - Nachtschwester
- Meryl Streep - Lila Ross
- Glenn Close - Mrs. Wittenborn
Screenplay
- Michael Cunningham (Screenplay)
- Susan Minot (Novel)
- Susan Minot (Screenplay)
Music: Jan A. P. Kaczmarek
Cinematography: Gyula Pados
Editing: Allyson C. Johnson
Production: MBF Erste Filmproduktionsgesellschaft, Hart-Sharp Entertainment, Twins Financing, Focus Features
Country: Germany, United States of America
Language: English, Italiano
Box Office: $20M
Original Language: en
Themes
Wedding Chaos and Romance, A New Love After Heartbreak, Platonic Love and Silent Suffering, Heartbreak and Choice at the Altar, Unrequited Longing for a Best Friend
Keywords
dying and death, friendship, mother, new love, parent child relationship, bride, best friend, wedding, summer
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Evening about?
- As Constance (Natasha Richardson) and Nina (Toni Collette) gather at the deathbed of their mother, Ann (Vanessa Redgrave), they learn for the first time that their mother lived an entire other lifetime during one evening 50 years ago. In vivid flashbacks, the young Ann (Claire Daines) spends one night with a man named Harris (Patrick Wilson), who was the love of her life.
- Who directed Evening?
- Evening was directed by Lajos Koltai.
- Who stars in Evening?
- Evening stars Claire Danes, Toni Collette, Vanessa Redgrave, Patrick Wilson, Hugh Dancy, Natasha Richardson.
- How long is Evening?
- Evening has a runtime of 1h 57m (117 minutes).
- What genre is Evening?
- Evening is a Drama, Romance film.
- How much did Evening gross?
- Evening grossed $20M worldwide.
- Where was Evening produced?
- Evening was produced in Germany, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Evening?
- The themes of Evening include: Wedding Chaos and Romance, A New Love After Heartbreak, Platonic Love and Silent Suffering, Heartbreak and Choice at the Altar, Unrequited Longing for a Best Friend.