• Away from Her (2006) Soundtrack OST •

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Rating: 7.50/10 from 23000 votes

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Title in Español:

Away from Her - Lontano da lei

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Synopsis

Grant and Fiona Anderson have been married for forty-four years. Their marriage has been a generally happy and loving one although not perfect due to some indiscretions when Grant was working as a college professor.

Fiona has just been admitted to Meadowlake, a long term care facility near their country home in southwestern Ontario, because her recent lapses of memory have been diagnosed as a probable case of Alzheimer's disease. She and Grant made this decision together, although a still lucid Fiona seems to have made peace with the decision and her diagnosis more so than Grant.

With respect to the facility, what Grant has the most difficulty with are what he sees as the sadness associated with the facility's second floor - where the more advanced cases are housed - but most specifically the facility's policy of no visitors within the first thirty days of admission to allow the patient to adjust more easily to their new life there.

Based on what he sees when he is finally able to visit Fiona, Grant ultimately makes a request of Marian Barque, the wife of one of the other patients, a semi-comatose Aubrey Barque, with whom Fiona has struck a friendship and who is now at home permanently with Marian. The request is to see to both Fiona and his own happiness in this unfortunate situation.

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Play	Title	Artist
	Away from Her
	Harvest Moon	Neil Young: Performer Neil Young: Writer
	Helpless	Neil Young: Writer k.d. lang: Performer
	Prelude from 'Prelude, Fugue and Allegro for Lute', (BWV 998)	Johann Sebastian Bach: Writer Jonathan Goldsmith: Performer
	Prelude in C, from 'Das Wohltemperierte Clavier', Book One (BWV 846)	Johann Sebastian Bach: Writer Jonathan Goldsmith: Performer

User reviews

Daniel Anderson

8/10

The music perfectly conveys the sense of loss and longing that Grant experiences as he grapples with Fiona's Alzheimer's diagnosis and their separation. It adds a layer of complexity to the film, allowing the audience to empathize with the characters on a deeper level.

Sarah Clark

4/10

The music choices seemed generic and uninspired, lacking the nuance needed to enhance the poignant moments of the film.

Joshua Jones

9/10

The soundtrack of Away from Her beautifully captures the emotional depth and complexity of the story.

Ashley Hall

8/10

The soundtrack of Away from Her beautifully captures the emotional depth of the story, enhancing the poignant moments with its haunting melodies and tender compositions.

Patricia Thompson

2/10

The soundtrack did not effectively convey the emotional turmoil and heartbreak experienced by the characters, leaving a noticeable gap in the overall viewing experience.

Andrew Lopez

1/10

The soundtrack of Away from Her felt disconnected from the emotional depth of the story, failing to capture the complexity of the characters' struggles.

Linda Thompson

6/10

On the other hand, while the soundtrack effectively sets the mood for the film, at times it can feel a bit repetitive and predictable. Some of the musical motifs become overly familiar, losing their impact as the story unfolds. A greater variety in the musical themes could have added more dynamism to the overall listening experience, keeping the audience engaged throughout the film.

Andrew Lee

10/10

The haunting melodies perfectly convey the sense of loss and longing that permeates the film, adding a layer of poignancy to the characters' struggles.

Karen Thompson

7/10

The use of music in key scenes, such as Grant's visit to the care facility and his interactions with other patients and their families, creates a sense of connection and shared humanity that resonates long after the movie ends. It highlights the power of music to evoke empathy and understanding in the face of difficult circumstances.

Melissa Robinson

5/10

The soundtrack of Away from Her perfectly captures the emotional depth and complexity of Grant and Fiona's relationship. The haunting melodies and poignant lyrics evoke a sense of nostalgia and longing, mirroring the bittersweet nature of their long marriage. The music enhances the storytelling, adding layers of depth to the characters' emotions and struggles.