Torn

A quiet, intimate reckoning with loss and a blended family, moving between breathtaking mountain footage and raw, tender interviews.

Directed by

Max Lowe

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Alex Lowe, Max Lowe, Sam Lowe

Tagline

The bigger the life, the greater the risk

Overview

When world renowned climber Alex Lowe was tragically lost in a deadly avalanche, his best friend and climbing partner went on to marry his widow and help raise his three sons. This profoundly intimate film from eldest son Max, captures the family's intense personal journey toward understanding as they finally lay him to rest.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest, warm and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Grief, family, identity, survival

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

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