Overview
Craig, a fiercely determined New Brunswick farmer, sets out to build a more suitable house for his ailing wife, Irene, despite their children's concerns. As he starts building, he is blindsided by the bureaucratic codes and officials. As Irene becomes increasingly ill, Craig fights back. Based on a true story.
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DirectorMichael McGowan
WriterMichael McGowan
Cast
James Cromwell
Craig Morrison
Geneviève Bujold
Irene Morrison
Campbell Scott
Gary
Julie Stewart
Ruth
Rick Roberts
John
George R. Robertson
Chester
Barbara Gordon
Margaret
Chuck Shamata
Judge
Ronan Rees
Gavin
Hawksley Workman
Gus
Joe Pingue
Derek
Jonathan Potts
Rick Daigle
Zachary Bennett
Jeff Leblanc
Lewis Hodgson
Dr. Murphy
Chris Farquhar
Sheriff
Ray Landry
Announcer
Verlyn Plowman
Marty Klinkenberg
Kristen Shepherd
Lawyer
Kiva Mary Golden Carlson
Young Girl (uncredited)
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Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026