ONE WEEK (2008)

Ben Tyler (Joshua Jackson) is a young guy with a comfortable life, a good job as an English teacher and a sensible fiancée, Samantha (Liane Balaban), when his doctor unexpectedly tells him he’s got cancer, and “maybe two years, maybe one week” to live. Ben’s only chance is to start treatment immediately, but he decides to buy a motorcycle and head out west instead. A classic road trip movie featuring lots of Canadian icons (like Gord Downie of The Tragically Hip), One Week follows Ben’s journey from Toronto to Tofino. Along the way, Ben makes new friends, reevaluates his life, his job and his upcoming marriage. As his fiancée and family back home struggle to understand his decision, Ben rediscovers himself, reawakens his old passion for writing and ultimately learns to appreciate life.

“Down-low acting, killer tunes, smart writing, cutting room bravery and a country that can’t help but be beautiful all contribute to a small but essential cinematic experience. See One Week. You will not regret a moment.
– John Griffin, Montreal Gazette