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The Company of Strangers -- Film Description:
"A bus breaks down in the wilderness. Eight elderly women, average age 71, are stranded at a deserted farmhouse. The have only their wits, their memories, and eventually some roasted frogs' legs, to sustain them. Through the long days and nights this remarkable group of strangers share their life stories and exchange intimate thoughts; turning the crisis into a magical time of humour and spirit. Featuring non-professional actors and spontaneous dialogue, this memorable film dissolves the barrier between fiction and reality, weaving a heartwarming tale of friendship and courage."
-- National Film Board of Canada


Source:
National Film Board of Canada. "NFB -- The Company of Strangers" National Film Board of Canada. http://www3.nfb.ca/collection/films/fiche/?id=18345.