You’re Never Alone (Rent)
You're Never Alone is the darkly comic story of Maggie, a recently-widowed accountant in her 30s. After her outdoor-enthusiast husband forages a deadly mushroom, Maggie must steady herself to face the loneliness ahead. But then there’s a knock on the door. Her in-laws have decided to stay with her during this time of grief.
Against her better judgment she lets them move in with her and turns her life upside down to accommodate the quirks of her husband's critical mother, stoic father, and strangely combative sister. Their relationships were never good to begin with but under the strain of grief and too much togetherness, Maggie struggles to assert herself against this team of in-laws trying to control her under the guise of kindness. But it’s three against one and they’re making themselves comfortable and turning Maggie into a stranger in her own home. How much can she put up with before it’s time to take a stand?
Created By Helen Juvonen
Directed by Helen Juvonen & Tyler J. Seguin
Executive Producer: Penny Eizenga
Produced by: Helen Juvonen, Geoff Read & Tyler J. Seguin
CAST
Christina Song - Maggie
Chick Reid - Sheila Mason
Tom McCamus - Bill Mason
Mandy MacLean - Beth Mason
Pip Dwyer - Sara
Emilio Vieira - Jeff
Azeem Nathoo - Paul
Sarah Thorpe - Taylor
Michael Man - Eric
Dwight McFee - Steve
Siobhan Richardson - Cassie
Brenda Kamino - Dot
Robert Lee - Jim
Helen Juvonen - Nurse/Patient
PRODUCTION TEAM
Rachel Bundy - Director of Photography
Dila Dokuzoglu - 1st Assistant Director
Beth Evans - 2nd Assistant Director
Ece Kazkayasi - 3rd Assistant Director
Souha Usman - Preproduction Assistant Director
Mary Parr - Script Supervisor
Adam Hornby - 1st Camera Assistant
Filip Nikolic - 2nd Camera Assistant
Mladjen Radulovic - Gaffer/Key Grip
Anthony Brezovsky - Sound Recordist
Josh Doyle - Production Assistant
Lucy Wong - Costume Designer
Stephanie Cheung - Wardrobe Assistant
Kei Yano - Production Design
Shuchi Damani - Production Design Assistant
Nick Forsyth - Production Design Assistant
Caylin Yeung - Head of Hair and Makeup
Hally Levy - Hair and Makeup
Nevada Boisclair - Hair and Makeup
Tyler J. Seguin - Editor
Anthony Brezovsky - Editor
Christos Evangelou - Colour Correction
Sound Mixing by Post-City Sound: Pino Halili, Justin Maradin, PJ Grignon
Original Music by Ali Berkok
Lucas Vicensotto Trofino - Festival Strategist
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Episode 01 - You're Never Alone
It’s the day of her husband’s funeral and Maggie is preparing to start her life alone. But then there’s a knock on the door. Her in-laws have decided she shouldn’t be grieving by herself…but how long are they planning to stay?
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Episode 02 - You're Never Alone
The Masons are making themselves comfortable. Whether it’s rearranging the kitchen or adding their unique taste to the decor, Maggie’s home is no longer her own.
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Episode 03 - You're Never Alone
When an old school friend drops in for a visit, the Masons mistake his attention for romance and decide to intervene.
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Episode 04 - You're Never Alone
Maggie is pushed to the brink by her sister-in-law’s carelessness. When a treasured memento is destroyed, Maggie takes revenge.
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Episode 05 - You're Never Alone
It’s Jeff’s special day and the Masons are celebrating. And they’ve invited a special guest who lets Maggie in on a family secret.
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Episode 06 - You're Never Alone
While Maggie tries to track down more information about the family secret, the well-meaning in-laws create havoc at home. Will this be the final straw?
