Film Review: A Storne's Throw

I always try to support Canadian films but usually am very disappointed. This film made an impact with me. It is an environmental story and gives you much to think about. It was interesting to see this theme well delivered in a fictional mode rather than a documentary. I have always wanted to go to Nova Scotia and enjoyed the country scenes and the feeling of being in a small town. Jack comes back to a small village to visit his family. He is a photo journalist and an activist for the environment. We don’t know anything else about him. His sister is divorced with two children. Rachael is an adorable young girl. Her older brother, Thomas looks up to his uncle Jack. He is investigating a mine in the area. He feels that his sister’s asthma and other family ailments are a result of bad ecological choices of the mine. Thomas’s father blames Jack for ‘rabble rousing’. He states that the mine is essential for the town. It provides employment and some things need to be overlooked. To add a little spice to the story Jack falls for a good friend of his sister. You can’t blame him. The beautiful Lisa Ray plays Lea, the friend. I wanted so much for the two to make a match. I liked the gentleness of Jack. I felt that he was carrying a lot of pain but had a deep love for his family and certainly for his new friend. Lea. Lea is so beautiful that it is a delight to watch her. She plays a kindergarten teacher. I loved the scenes of the practices for the school play. We learn about Jack’s past and how he was criminally involved with an environmental protest. We see how his nephew Thomas was influenced by his uncle. Do you do nothing while you see injustice around you, especially when it is killing people? On the other hand you understand the issues of unemployment and the need for work. These issues fractured this family. I thought that all the actors did a fine job with their roles. You will want to discuss the issues represented. Congratulations on a Canadian film that makes the mark.