About Hateship Loveship

Hateship Loveship is a 2014 American drama film directed by Liza Johnson. The film is based on the 2001 short story "Hateship, Friendship, Courtship, Loveship, Marriage" by Alice Munro, centering the plot around a nanny for a teenage girl who is manipulated into believing that the girl's father is in love with her. It's an intriguing examination of loneliness, deceit, and complex relationships.

Making / Production

The movie came to production through the talented directorship of Liza Johnson. Shot with a focus on subtlety and nuance, it provides an intimate perspective on the complexities of human relationships.

Actors

• Kristen Wiig plays Johanna Parry, the shy and introverted nanny. Wiig portrayed a radical departure from her typical comedic roles, instead offering a sensitive and nuanced performance.
• Hailee Steinfeld portrays Sabitha, the teenager who sets the plot in motion. Steinfeld gives a compelling performance as a young girl grappling with her own issues.
• Guy Pearce is Ken, the distracted and negligent father. Pearce's role is marked by its complexity and rawness.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie is a departure from the Hollywood norm, featuring a quiet and introspective narrative rather than action-packed scenes.
• The story is based on a short work by Alice Munro, the Nobel Prize-winning Canadian author.

No significant awards were gathered by the movie.

Quotes

• "You need to make a lot of noise to make a little bit of change." - Johanna Parry
• "I feel like I am in the middle of the ocean. Like I can't see land." - Ken

Music and Soundtrack

• The film features an evocative original score, effectively complementing the mood and tone of the narrative.