Losing Chase

Losing Chase is a 1996 American television film directed by Kevin Bacon in his directorial debut. It stars Helen Mirren, Kyra Sedgwick and Beau Bridges. It debuted at the 1996 Sundance Film Festival. The film was created for Showtime where it appeared on Augustthough it was later given a limited theatrical release in December following its positive reception. The film is set on the island Marthas Vineyard. It was nominated for three awards at the 54th Golden Globe Awards.

The following day after questioning her, Elizabeth tells the children that she has one sibling, a sister who is unwell and that her mother is dead. When asked what happened to her mother, Elizabeth states, She had a hard time living. Jason later relays this information to Chase. The next day Richard befriends Elizabeth whilst she is planting tomatoes, which causes tension between him and Chase.Later Elizabeth takes a day off and flies to visit her sister Catherine who is in an institution. After a brief conversation Catherine suddenly becomes enraged at Elizabeth, accusing her of various things. After Catherine is escorted away by a nurse, Elizabeth returns to the Phillips residence, where she discovers Chase ripping up all the tomatoes she planted out of spite. Elizabeth lashes out at Chase, initially over Chases behaviour however as her tearful rage continues she screams at Chase for commuting suicide while Elizabeth and her sister were so young and for ruining their lives. Taken back, Chase manages to calm Elizabeth, telling her she is not her mother. Elizabeth realises what she has been saying, and sobbingly embraces Chase, who returns the hug. ........

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