Dominic Savage's Close to You: Full list of cast

Directed by Dominic Savage, the drama film Close to You is gearing up for its cinematic release on August 16, 2024. The film is penned by Savage alongside Elliot Page, who also stepped in front of the camera, promises an intimate exploration of personal connections and unexpected encounters that shape them.

The project is brought to life by producers Krishnendu Majumdar, Richard Yee, Daniel Bekerman and Chris Yurkovich under the banners of Me + You Productions and Good Question Media.

Close to You premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 10, 2023, and also featured at the Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival. The film earned accolades like the Inspiring Voices and Perspectives award for Dominic Savage at Sudbury and a Special Jury Citation for Elliot Page at the Calgary International Film Festival.

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Cast members and characters of Close to You

Close to You (Image via You Productions)

The movie features a diverse array of talent. Leading the cast is Elliot Page in the role of Sam, who returns home for a family reunion.

Page’s portrayal promises to deliver depth to the character, as evident in previous performances. Alongside him, Hillary Baack plays Katherine, whose dynamics with Sam add layers to the plot. The family aspect is rounded out by Peter Outerbridge and Wendy Crewson, who play Sam’s parents Jim and Miriam, respectively.

Supporting roles are filled by Janet Porter as Kate, Alex Paxton-Beesley as Megan and Daniel Maslany as Michael. Moreover, Sook-Yin Lee’s portrayal of Emily, Andrew Bushell as Stephen, Jim Watson as Daniel, David Reale as Paul, and Amanda Richer as Margot further enrich the film’s character development.

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What is Close to You about?

Close to You (Image via You Productions)

Close to You tells the story of Sam who’s on his way home for a family reunion and stumbles into an old friend named Katherine.

The unexpected meeting kicks off a chain of events that shakes up Sam's life. The movie delves deep into what happens when past relationships crash into current realities as Sam experiences feelings and situations he thought were long behind him.

As he reconnects with Katherine, old memories and what-ifs bubble up. Their renewed friendship forces Sam to reflect on the choices he has made and the person he has become.

Meanwhile his family, especially his parents, Jim and Miriam, are central to the journey. They bring their own set of dynamics that push Sam to confront truths about his upbringing and its impact on his life.

The story is about rekindling old ties along with tough conversations that follow, which also explores how these interactions can be both unsettling and healing. The film explores the complications of returning to a familiar yet changed space where every interaction has deeper meanings and every old room holds a memory.

Characters like siblings and friends enrich the plot with their own experiences and views. Close to You is about the idea of home as a collection of people and past experiences, which challenges viewers to think about where they’ve come from and the people who are a part of their own stories.

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Close to You is scheduled to be released in the United States on August 16, 2024, and in Canada and the United Kingdom a week later, on August 23, 2024.