When Henry (Braff) makes a wrong turn and runs his car into Nathalie (Blais), he’s horrified by what he’s done. A drug dealer who’s terrified of being found by the police, Henry takes off, leaving Nathalie — eight months pregnant and unconscious — lying in the street. In the days to come, Henry is overcome by guilt and sets out to find the woman he hit. Her life nearly destroyed by the accident, Nathalie needs a friend, and ends up finding one in the compassionate and charming Henry. Slowly, Nathalie comes out of her shell and starts to rebuild her life.
The High Cost of Living
drama
The High Cost of Living
As their unlikely relationship develops, Henry must work hard to conceal his real identity and keep the truth from ruining their new friendship. A heartwarming, funny and unexpected story of how hope and friendship can grow from the most unusual circumstances.
Director: Deborah Chow
Chow’s short films Daypass and The Hill played numerous festivals and were broadcast worldwide. The High Cost of Living won Best Canadian First Feature at TIFF 2010. She directed an adaptation of Flowers in the Attic and numerous TV shows including Reign, Jessica Jones, Iron Fist and Lost in Space. Chow is currently working on The Possibility of Fireflies.
Director
Deborah Chow
Writer(s)
Deborah Chow
Star(s)
Zach Braff, Isabelle Blais, Patrick Labbé
Year
2010
Length
92 min
Rating
14A
LANGUAGE
English, French
SUBTITLES
English
DUBBING
None
