Rose's House
Originally released in 1977. Rose's House is a feature film. directed by Clay Borris. At just 58 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Rose Maltais-Borris, Albert Borris, and Ronald Maltais
Synopsis
This NFB docu-drama takes an unvarnished look at life in a working-class boarding house. Based on the filmmaker's memories of his own mother's boarding house in Cabbagetown, Toronto, the story revolves around Rose and how she runs her establishment. With a household as full and varied as hers, domesticity clashes with disputes about bootlegging, violence, and stealing. Even authority isn't exempt: she does battle with a social worker over her son's theft of a bicycle. Rose is the queen of her castle, and delivers her own brand of justice.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ONF | NFB
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rose's House about?
This NFB docu-drama takes an unvarnished look at life in a working-class boarding house. Based on the filmmaker's memories of his own mother's boarding house in Cabbagetown, Toronto, the story revo...
Who directed Rose's House?
Rose's House was directed by Clay Borris.
How long is Rose's House?
Rose's House has a runtime of 0 hours and 58 minutes (58 minutes total).
When was Rose's House released?
Rose's House was released on January 1, 1977 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Rose's House?
The main cast of Rose's House includes Rose Maltais-Borris, Albert Borris, Ronald Maltais, Garry Borris, John Brown.