“HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS” –
This proverb
is apt to describe how vital a home is for every being. The importance lies in
the convenience of the house. A palatial house may not be a suitable home, but
an efficient one… irrespective of its size… may suite all the requirements of a
person to make it a complete habitable space.
The story line of the movie “STILL
MINE” revolves around an old couple – Craig Morrison and his wife Irene
Morrison. The protagonist’s struggle to build a suitable smaller house in his own
land along with the obstacles he has to adhere in the process has been depicted
very movingly. The movie is supported by the architectural context of St.
Martins… a sea side village, east of St. John, in New Brunswick. The village
houses buildings - like the church, some old mansions, the warehouses along the
river front - which are more than 200 years old and yet have stayed sturdy to
the day… weathering all climatic elements.
Mr. Morrison is a farmer who owns a
2000 acre farm land. His present 2 storey home is old and too big to maintain
for the aged couple. This inconvenience prompts Morrison to build a smaller home
on his land. Due to the lack of funds… the 88 year old decides to do it
himself.
The house is a basic structure.
The lumber, old-growth spruce, was superior to any lumber on the market. The
floor was made double strength, the trusses were finely made, the joinery very minimalistic….
something that Morrison learnt from his dad. Most importantly the house was
made fort strong due to the unpredictable weather conditions. The house stood
on a hill top with a splendid view of the valley right across the broad windows
of the living room.
The last scene of the movie shows
the couple gazing happily across the window… A smirk evident on Mr. Morrison’s
face which very boldly conveys… that there is no need for any professional help
as long as one understands the temerity of their comforts and requirements and
goes on to achieve it.
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