Click the ISF image for the complete list of ISF cited DVDs. Films on Disc has been sited by Classic Movies as one of their Best New Links. You might say Felicia's Journey is a reflection of Atom Egoyan's journey as a director. Always interesting, this is the director's most polished work. A chill runs through Egoyan's oeuvre, but with this latest film, a more mature sympathy for the characters comes through.
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Artisan A young woman makes the journey from Ireland to England to find her lover. Her journey is precipitated by estrangement from her father. She meets Hilditch, a factory food service manager, by chance, as she searches for a lawnmower factory where she thinks her boyfriend works. Hilditch is kind, helpful, and after several meetings, he and Felicia form a bond. Hilditch lives alone, surrounded by artifacts of his past.