Last Night (1999) Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
Don McKellar wrote and directed this comedy-drama about the last night of the world, part of the 12-film Arte series of movies about the Millennium. Set in Toronto, Patrick (McKellar) endures a faux Christmas celebration with his family while Sandra (Sandra Oh) tries to get across town to commit suicide with her husband, a gas company employee Duncan (David Cronenberg). Meanwhile, Craig (Callum Keith Rennie) hopes to achieve sexual satisfaction with several women on his list. Still mourning his dead wife, Patrick plans his last moments alone, until he and Sandra crosspaths. Shown in the Directors Fortnight section at the 1998 Cannes Film Festival. - Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Starring:
Theatrical Release Date:
11/05/1999
DVD Release Date:
03/28/2000
Rating:
R
MPAA Reasons:
for sexuality, language and brief violence.
Run Time:
94 min.
Distributor(s):
Lions Gate Films
Production Co.:
ARTE, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Rhombus Media
Director(s):
Themes:
End of the World, Finding a Way Back Home, Race Against Time
Tone:
Deadpan, Intimate, Irreverent, Melancholy, Poignant, Quirky
Keywords:
Apocalypse, end-of-the-world
Country of Origin:
USA (11-05-1999)
Language:
English
Status:
DVD
