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Greetings again from the darkness. Political opinions don't appear in my reviews very often, but I can't help wonder if many of those opposing 'Death with Dignity' might feel differently if they found themselves in Anna's situation. The film opens with her in a doctor's office obviously receiving the most dreaded of news. The camera remains on her face. There is no dialogue, only her last moment gasp before we move to the opening credits.

Anna Camp ("True Blood") stars as Anna, diagnosed with terminal cancer. She has explored every possible treatment, including those in the experimental stage. Since none are an option for her, she has decided to move back to Oregon, where death with dignity is an option. She shows up unannounced on the front porch of her younger brother Michael's (Steven Strait) house. The two haven't seen each other in many years - not since their father kicked her out for being a lesbian. The father is now deceased and his ashes are in a file box in Michael's spare room.

The once close siblings re-connect quickly as the pain of the past is released. They laugh, reminisce and get caught up. Michael works in IT, and Anna is an established artist in Salt Lake City, where she's a homeowner with her partner Luisa (Kristin Taylor). Over the course of a few days, Anna meets Michael's girlfriend Shonda (Chloe Mason), and his neighbor Gary (Joe Lo Truglio, "Brooklyn Nine-Nine"). Gary has Asperger's, plus a few other afflictions, and often pops in for a scoop of Michael's sugar.

Anna is not prepared for Michael's backlash to her decision, and that leads to heartfelt conversation, as well as an initially defensive Luisa when she arrives. It's touching to see how Shonda and Gary react, and to see Michael's emotional evolution. Of course, he doesn't want to lose his beloved sister - the one he's only just reconnected with. We can all relate to his feelings. But as Anna says, it's her decision and she would rather go out on her own terms, than in a cold hospital with tubes sticking out.

This is the directorial debut and first screenplay from Tim True, who shares ties to Oregon with his co-writer Csaba Mera. Of course this is a tough and controversial topic. We witness Anna's labored breathing and the other effects of late stage cancer, and the heaviness is offset a bit thanks to Gary's t-shirts and coffee mugs. An alternative title to the film could be 'the long goodbye', but Anna's farewell is handled very well by the actors and filmmakers. Anna recites a poem (from Mary Lee Hall) with the line, "Turn again to life, and smile", and we realize she's made the decision that's right for her. Perhaps that's all that matters.

But she , the dying caracter, is far too fresh and healthy to make a big lashing breakout of tears from my standpoint. also its a bit superfiscial at moments, even though i suppose its meant to cheer up the audience, it doesnt work that way in real life. reminiscence is a great part of the plot, and in those cases with death with dignity, the dying has to be sound and healthy mentally so it might bring forward a massive amount of clear memories that can make a good basis of making the bold desiscion to die.

but still its a good film, with love ad charm from many angles, the plot becomes a bit hurried because its such a vast thing, but its done quite well. it has a wellknitted score amlyfying the emotional waves throughout the whole seanse. technically there are no flaws to mention.

its an important subject to display the limelight on, death with dignity must be a great solution if there are no chance to change destiny, and the hope for miracles are pretty loonitisious then the grumpy old man wouldve done the same, why not beat death with death, wouldnt that be a little bit of heaven??? recommended

I do feel bad for being so harsh to an indie film, but it really has an emptiness to it. Not because of the depressing nature of the film but of the makeup of the film, because it ends and I wonder why this movie exists. I question if the creatives had real motivation behind it. For me, the only reason I watched it was because I knew someone that was in it.

Joe Lo Truglio was definitely the best part. The whole cancer thing just feels conjured up by writers, which it was, but if you do it right you feel more than just pity for the main character.

Well you have your obligatory woke: every single relationship is same sex or interracial because we know that's how the real world is (sarcasm). As far as the movie itself, it is really low budget, with not much going on. The acting isn't great. I mean if absolutely nothing else is on, it won't kill you to watch it.

Here Awhile is a beautiful film about subject matter that is incredibly important. Anna Camp's performance is stunning and I really felt like I was on the journey with her every step of the way. This is a movie that will definitely open your heart and encourage important conversations with loved ones. Thank you to the filmmakers for taking such love and care with a difficult subject, and sharing this very raw look at real life in a way that is tender, purposeful, and doesn't shy away from asking hard questions of not only the characters in the movie, but also the viewer.

When I went to watch this film, I truly didn't know what to expect. This movie completely took me by surprise and beyond just making me cry, it made me feel deeply for Anna and all the people stuck in her position and the families involved. I was thinking about this film for a long time afterward. Stunning performance by Anna Camp, who I only really associated with bright comedy before watching this. Joe Lo Truglio's character Gary will make you feel in ways you don't expect and Steven Strait's vulnerability as Anna's brother Michael is noteworthy. This film really sheds light on how death with dignity is an important decision for some people, and it really should be an available option in more places.

This is an Emotional film about dying on your own terms. Anna (Anna Camp) is dying from cancer. The film starts with having already decided how she wants to die. She is simply coming home to make amends with her brother before she dies. What in sue is a powerful film about the importance of being with the people you love. It also raises interesting questions about what it means to die with dignity. I cried for almost the entire film, even though there are tones of beautiful little family moments. I know a lot of people won't agree with Anna's decisions, but I think the film highlights the importance of thinking about this issue and seeing both sides. Anna Camp's performance was simply amazing. It's possibly her best performance ever. This movie is hard to come by since there was no DVD, and streaming is limited. But I would defiantly seek this film out. If for nothing else to see Anna's amazing performance.

Its when you don't have to think, argue or analyse them.

Its when you don't think in actors, acting, reflection etc.

Its like a book you can indulge in.

A good story, book or film, should invite you to become part of it. It shouldn't make you think about actors you recognize from other films. A film fails if an actor or actress makes you think about another film. And although it's a personal thing and therefore for everyone different, its how you feel the story and are able to become part of it. As a listener, viewer and yeah, for some even identifying yourself with characters.

So don't get upset by reviewers, professional or not, but just enjoy this film as a book. The kind of which you actually don't want to read the last page. Only because the story will be over and done with.

That should explain my 10/10.. 🙂

This film presents multiple issues of Oregon's Death With Dignity Act in a sensitive, generous manner. No brow beating heavy handed endorsement of the Act in the screen play or the acting. It will make you think as well as being a fun way to spend the evening. Recommended highly.

Such a hard topic to address, but they did it in such a tasteful way. I loved how time seemed to pass at an unsteady rate, which for me, symbolized taking advantage, and appreciating the moments we have with the people we love, with whatever time we have. Also, who is Shonda? Such a beautiful and natural actress??? <3

The term Asperger's isn't an excepted term by many in the autistic community but bar that this is perfection. Humour and desperation. So harrowing but so much light. It doesn't take a side on the debate over euthanasia but encourages kindness and empathy for those who do want to be euthanised and fights against the narrative that people fight cancer- it isn't a lack of strength. It was cathartic and healing for me as my gran is dying of cancer. Its not an easy watch but its far easier than most movies about cancer and especially containing euthanasia.