The Olden Days Coat

Although the person who wrote the previous comment seems to fixate on what he (or she) deems a one-dimensional plot (whatever that means), and the fact that it's length is only half-an-hour, I feel that this short film is that rare breed-a near perfect adaptation of its source material. The Olden Days Coat is a story about family and looking back. It's an old fashioned story told in an economical way with wonderful acting and beautiful writing. How anyone can possibly mention this gentle film in the same breath as Back to the Future is simply wrong. There is no comparison. If ever you have the opportunity, do yourself a favor and see this. It's a holiday story with a heart-something we could use more of these days.

Truly a classic by one of Canada's finest authors Ten-year-old Sal is disappointed when she and her parents spend Christmas at her grandmother's house, instead of at home, like they did before Grandpa died.

What is nice about this film is that not everything is spelled out to the viewer. It lets you in its world and lets your create the ending you want. The acting is very good. The film makers did a wonderful job. This film is usually comes in a DVD set with other films.

This film is worth seeking out. Running Time is 20 minutes. Its 20 minutes of magic.

I watched this because a friend of mine (thanks you) said watch it! I just got it today and I was shocked that I connected with this film on so many levels.

The holidays have been very hard over the past few years for various reasons. When I was a child my Grandmother however always made sure we had a great Christmas when we came to visit her. This little film just reminded me of not only her but her home as well. Not the house featured in this film but the the many wonderful things she had in her home and had a story for each of them.

The story of this film is about a child while at her grandmother's house,l finds a coat in the closet. As she inspects it, she is suddenly taken back in time.

A time traveling mini adventure that makes you believe their is magic to found anywhere you are.

A young girl get pushed back in time and meets someone and meets her own grandmother. The kicker they are both the same age.

Charmming!

This is one of those films that you might have watched in school. It starts off a little ?? but it grows on you fast.

While at her grandmother's house, a ten-year-old girl finds a coat in the closet. As she inspects it, she is suddenly taken back in time.

There is a since of awe and wonder packed into a short amount of time. I also love the connection this film makes with the past and the present.

If you are a grandmother and have a grand daughter then watch this together. It will be an experience to treasure.