A newspaper photographer researches an 1873 double homicide and finds her own life paralleling that of a witness who survived the tragic ordeal.A newspaper photographer researches an 1873 double homicide and finds her own life paralleling that of a witness who survived the tragic ordeal.A newspaper photographer researches an 1873 double homicide and finds her own life paralleling that of a witness who survived the tragic ordeal.
- Awards
- 1 win & 1 nomination
Ciarán Hinds
- Louis Wagner
- (as Ciaran Hinds)
Murdoch MacDonald
- Bailiff
- (as Murdock McDonald)
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Did you know
- TriviaBased on an actual double-murder on the Isles of Shoals on 6 March 1873.
- GoofsWhen John Hontvedt, the Norwegian husband, turns the tea mug over at the site of the murders, there is a modern factory silkscreen stamp on the bottom of the mug.
- Quotes
Thomas Janes: Though lovers shall be lost, love shall not.
- ConnectionsReferenced in Atraco a las 3... y media (2003)
- SoundtracksSulli lulli lite ban
Written by Inge Krokann
Performed by Traditional
Featured review
"The Weight of Water" (interestingly obscure title, isn't it?) is not a masterpiece, and sometimes seems to be striving for a "greater meaning" that simply isn't there. However, that's no excuse for its excessively poor critical reception. Yes, the "seduction" part of the present story is a bit cliched, and the story of the past goes pretty much where you expect it (after a point) to go. In spite of all that, the film is able to get by on the strength of Kathryn Bigelow's direction, which is, in a word, impeccable. Every single shot is meticulously planned and - when it has to be - visually beautiful. Bigelow has already proved that she is a master of her craft when it comes to directing high-energy action sequences; here she proves that she is equally adept at subtlety. There are facial expressions, small gestures and glances that speak volumes in this movie. Of course part of the credit for that has to go to the cast, which is mostly superb (with the notable exception of Elizabeth Harley); Catherine McCormack and Sarah Polley are the best, each one holds her own story together perfectly. The film also has stunning photography and a beautiful music score. (**1/2)
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Box office
- Budget
- $16,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $109,130
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $45,888
- Nov 3, 2002
- Gross worldwide
- $321,279
- Runtime1 hour 54 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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