Look Away

2018
TV-MA
1h 43m

IMDb RATING

5.8/10

23K

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Teen Horror Drama Fantasy Horror Thriller

Maria, an alienated high-school student, has her life turned upside down when she switches places with her sinister mirror image.Maria, an alienated high-school student, has her life turned upside down when she switches places with her sinister mirror image.Maria, an alienated high-school student, has her life turned upside down when she switches places with her sinister mirror image.

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IMDb RATING

5.8/10

23K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

2,091

3,858

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 1 nomination

Sean
(as Harrison Gilbertson)

Kristen Harris

Naomi

Kiera Johnson

Ginny - Woman at Clinic

Michal Bernstein

Claudia

Glenn Odero

Waiter

Burt Lancon

Skating Coach

Ernie Pitts

Gabriel

Adam Hurtig

English Teacher

Jordan Butterill

Jordan the Posse Member
(uncredited)

Brian Langlotz

Theatre Patron
(uncredited)

Cindy Myskiw

Theater Patron
(uncredited)

Tyson Wagner

Student
(uncredited)

Director
- Assaf Bernstein
Writer
- Assaf Bernstein
All cast & crew
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Storyline

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Trivia
When asked in an interview about filming the scene where India Eisley, playing his daughter, takes off all her clothes in front of him, Jason Isaacs said: "I liked playing scenes with India when she was (her character) Airam. Just because it's a father's worst nightmare that their daughter is suddenly aggressively sexual and confrontational. You're used to having a certain status and parental authority. It's shaky anyway in the real world, but in our grotesque movie world it's even shakier and I loved it because it was so unsettling."

Goofs
The movie appears to take place in upstate New York (license plates on cars are New York state, as well as some other American references); however, around 21:30 when Maria walks across the road, you can clearly see her walking toward a Canada Post mailbox with a University of Manitoba sign above it.

Quotes
Dan: [holds up mirror] What do you see, hm? You see a sophisticated young woman, do you? A fiery, independent spirit? An adult? Is that what you see? 'Cause I'll tell you what I see. I see a little girl trying way too hard and looking pathetic. Now sit in your goddamn chair.

Crazy credits
In the end credits, the usual warning about no animals being harmed reads: "No animals were harmed in any way in the making OF OF this motion picture."

Connections
Featured in Daily Dead: Jason Isaacs, India Eisley and Writer/Director Assaf Bernstein Talk Look Away (2018)

Soundtracks
Daddy
Written by Rotana Tarabzouni, JP Saxe, & Carolanne Busuttil
Performed by Rotana Tarabzouni

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Review

Featured review

7/10

We've been there and done that but yet a surprisingly well done indie film.

I loved this movie! The motley crew of characters were beautifully portrayed by the cast. From jason Isaacs self indulgent, perfectionism - to Mira Sorvino's disturbing deep-seated sadness and her hunger for her husbands attention - to John C. MacDonald's portrayal of the school bully, who deep inside knows he could never get the attentions of the beautiful Maria. Yes, he was incredibly believable, they all were.

And lets not forget (how could we she was SO good,)India Eisley. She was exceptional to say the least and she's a new find for me. Needless to say, I want to see more of her. Her portrayal of the demure, disturbed, invisible school girl to her confident, angry alter-ego twin, was flawless. Her expressions alone were noteworthy. I think and hope we're going to see more of this young actress in the near future.

Was this a perfect movie, no. There are flaws and I think the ending needed a bit more attention but I was in for the long haul within the first 10 minutes and I'm glad I stayed the course because it delivered. IMO it's worth a watch and definitely worth your time.