The Leisure Seeker (2017)
Long-term couple John and Ella Robina are experiencing the struggles of growing older. With John having Alzheimer's and Ella undergoing cancer treatment, they decide to abandon their disease-stricken lifestyles and embark on a journey from Boston to Key West in an attempt to fully live what's left of their lives. Their trusty RV, which they've dubbed "The Leisure Seeker", will be their mode of transportation as they enjoy what may be their last adventure together.
Primary Title
- The Leisure Seeker
Date Broadcast
- Sunday 19 July 2020
Release Year
- 2017
Start Time
- 20 : 30
Finish Time
- 22 : 30
Duration
- 120:00
Channel
- Maori Television
Broadcaster
- Maori Television Service
Programme Description
- Long-term couple John and Ella Robina are experiencing the struggles of growing older. With John having Alzheimer's and Ella undergoing cancer treatment, they decide to abandon their disease-stricken lifestyles and embark on a journey from Boston to Key West in an attempt to fully live what's left of their lives. Their trusty RV, which they've dubbed "The Leisure Seeker", will be their mode of transportation as they enjoy what may be their last adventure together.
Classification
- M
Owning Collection
- TV & Radio
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Zadoorian, Michael--Film adaptations
- Voyages and travels--Drama
- Emotions--Drama
- Love--Drama
- Couples--Drama
- Older people--Drama
- Spouses--Drama
- Automobile travel--United States--Drama
- Reminiscing in old age--Drama
- Feature films--Italy
Genres
- Adventure
- Comedy-drama
Contributors
- Paolo Virzì (Director)
- Stephen Amidon (Writer)
- Michael Zadoorian (Writer)
- Helen Mirren (Actor)
- Donald Sutherland (Actor)
- Christian McKay (Actor)
- Dana Ivey (Actor)
- Marco Cohen (Producer)
- Fabrizio Donvito (Producer)
- Benedetto Habib (Producer)
- Marty Eli Schwartz (Producer)
- Carlo Virzì (Composer)
- Luca Bigazzi (Director of Photography)
- Jacopo Quadri (Editor)
- Indiana Production (Production Unit)
- RAI Cinema (Production Unit)
Subjects
- Zadoorian, Michael--Film adaptations
- Voyages and travels--Drama
- Emotions--Drama
- Love--Drama
- Couples--Drama
- Older people--Drama
- Spouses--Drama
- Automobile travel--United States--Drama
- Reminiscing in old age--Drama
- Feature films--Italy