Mom's Day Away

Mom's Day Away is a heart-warming family movie released in 2014 featuring Bonnie Somerville, James Tupper, and Ona Grauer in lead roles. The movie is directed by Mark Jean and written by Jennifer Notas.

The story revolves around a workaholic mom named Laura Miller (Bonnie Somerville) and her family. Laura is always busy with her work at a fashion designing company and barely has any time for her family. She is always on her phone and laptop, even on weekends, leaving her husband, Greg Miller (James Tupper), and two daughters, Sarah (Ona Grauer) and Kelsey (Kendra Anderson), feeling disconnected from her.

On Mother's Day, Laura's family gives her a surprise gift—a 24-hour break from all her responsibilities. At first, Laura thinks this is a joke and refuses to go along with it. But soon, she realizes that she needs a break and decides to accept the gift. Her family gives her a list of activities she should do during her free time, which includes simple things like going to a movie, going on a hike, and exploring the city.

As she sets off on her adventure, Laura meets a stranger named Jeff (Kevin O'Grady) who seems to know her better than she knows herself. Jeff helps Laura understand the importance of taking a break and connecting with herself. Meanwhile, Greg and the girls are left to manage the house and face their own challenges. During the day, they learn how to cook, clean, and take care of each other.

Throughout the movie, Laura learns that taking a break is not only good for herself, but also for her family. She realizes that she needs to make time to connect with her husband and children and be more present in their lives. The movie ends with Laura coming back to her family, feeling refreshed and ready to be a more attentive wife and mom.

The acting in Mom's Day Away is superb, with Bonnie Somerville delivering an excellent performance as a workaholic mom who is struggling to find balance in her life. James Tupper is also impressive as Laura's supportive husband, who is always there for his family. Ona Grauer and Kendra Anderson, who play Laura's daughters, also deliver solid performances and add a touch of humor to the movie.

The movie's cinematography is beautiful, featuring stunning shots of Vancouver, British Columbia, where it was filmed. The soundtrack is also great, with songs that perfectly complement the movie's tone and theme.

Overall, Mom's Day Away is a heart-warming and feel-good movie that is perfect for a family movie night. It teaches viewers the importance of taking a break from our busy lives and connecting with ourselves and our loved ones. It also shows that it is never too late to start making positive changes in our lives.