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Nine lives - Robin Wright Penn, Sissy Spacek, Glenn Close, Rodrigo García

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Every life has a story and every story has a life of its own.

Nine lives is a moving exploration of the individual experiences of nine women as told through nine single unbroken takes. As characters from one story reappear in supporting roles in others, Rodrigo Garcia interweaves a grand tapestry of universal resonance that hinges on performances from an incredible ensemble. By depicting nine different characters at emotional crossroads, Nine Lives examines how we so often find ourselves captive in relationships, both past and present.

Sandra (Elpidia Carrillo), is literally in prison and wants desperately to connect with her visiting child. Diana (Robin Wright Penn) confronts the sudden flash of a past relationship long after she has moved on to a new life. Holly (Lisa Gay Hamilton) can't seem to move forward until her stepfather acknowledges the pain he has caused her. Sonia (Holly Hunter) reels from her boyfriend's disclosure of an intimate secret to their closest friends. Teenager Samantha (Amanda Seyfreid) is caught in a static loop as the peacemaker between her parents. Lorna (Amy Brenneman) attempts to comfort her ex-husband after his wife's suicide and finds herself implicated in the tragic death. Ruth (Sissy Spacek) considers straying from married life during a motel rendezvous. Camille (Kathy Baker) faces the limitations of her previously dependable body. Maggie (Glenn Close) allows her own life to be eclipsed by that of her young daughter, Maria (Dakota Fanning).

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Film drama women woman relationship prison boyfriend

Persons of interest

Elpidia Carrillo ... Sandra
Miguel Sandoval .... Deputy Sheriff Ron
Mary Pat Dowhy .... Nicole
K Callan .... Marisa
Robin Wright Penn .... Diana
Jason Isaacs .... Damian
Sydney Tamiia Poitier .... Vanessa
Lisa Gay Hamilton .... Holly
Holly Hunter .... Sonia
Stephen Dillane .... Martin
Molly Parker .... Lisa
Amanda Seyfried .... Samantha
Sissy Spacek .... Ruth
Ian McShane .... Larry
Amy Brenneman .... Lorna
Mary Kay Place .... Dr Alma Wyatt
Lawrence Pressman .... Roman
Rebecca Tilney .... Rebecca
William Fichtner .... Andrew
Andrew Borba .... Paul
Aidan Quinn .... Henry
Kathy Baker .... Camille
Joe Mantegna .... Richard
Glenn Close .... Maggie
Dakota Fanning .... Maria
Rodrigo García .... Screenwriter
Rodrigo García .... Director

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Awards and film festivals:

ALMA Awards 2006: Won: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture (Elpidia Carrillo); Nominated: Outstanding Director of a Motion Picture (Rodrigo García)
Bogata Film Festival 2005: Won: Golden Precolumbian Circle Best Director (Rodrigo García); Nominated: Golden Precolumbian Circle: Best Film (Rodrigo García)
Casting Society of America, USA 2006: Nominated: Artios: Best Independent Feature Film Casting (Amy Lippens)
Chlotrudis Awards 2006: Nominated: Best Supporting Actress (Robin Wright Penn)
Gotham Awards 2005: Nominated: Best Ensemble Cast (Kathy Baker, Amy Brenneman, Elpidia Carrillo, Glenn Close, Stephen Dillane, Dakota Fanning, William Fichtner, Lisa Gay Hamilton, Holly Hunter, Jason Isaacs, Joe Mantegna, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Mary Kay Place, Sydney Tamiia Poitier, Aidan Quinn, Miguel Sandoval, Amanda Seyfried, Sissy Spacek, Robin Wright Penn)
Independent Spirit Awards 2006: Nominated: Best Director (Rodrigo García), Best Screenplay (Rodrigo García), Best Supporting Female (Robin Wright Penn)
Locarno International Film Festival 2005: Won: Bronze Leopard: Best Actress (Kathy Baker, Amy Brenneman, Elpidia Carrillo, Glenn Close, Dakota Fanning, Lisa Gay Hamilton, Holly Hunter, Molly Parker, Mary Kay Place, Sydney Tamiia Poitier, Amanda Seyfried, Sissy Spacek, Rebecca Tilney, Robin Wright Penn), Don Quixote Award - Special Mention (Rodrigo García), Golden Leopard (Julie Lynn - producer, Rodrigo García - director), Youth Jury Award (Rodrigo García)
National Board of Review, USA 2005: Won: Special Recognition: For excellence in filmmaking
Sant Jordi Awards 2007: Won: Best Foreign Actress (Robin Wright Penn)
International Press Academy Golden Satellite Awards 2005: Nominated: Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama (Robin Wright Penn), Outstanding Screenplay - Original (Rodrigo García)

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