A Touch of Grey (2009)

In the heart of Toronto thrives Barb, a successful textbook publisher, a doting mother, and a devoted wife. She is the unseen force keeping the cogwheels of her personal and professional life turning seamlessly. However, the weight of her responsibilities is beginning to bear down on her. After a heated argument with her lawyer husband, Rob, Barb yearns for a brief escape and orchestrates a 24-hour retreat with her three closest friends from their high school days in Belle River. The quartet consists of Patti, a full-time housewife who once shared college dreams with Barb; Karen, another married friend and mother who has recently stepped into the workforce with a minimum wage job at a garden center as her children have grown; and Liz, a divorcee who is bravely wading back into the turbulent waters of dating. As they nestle into a luxurious Toronto hotel suite, the primary agenda is to momentarily flee from life's complexities. But the walls of restraint soon crumble, and Barb finds herself revealing the pressures that are stealthily gnawing at her happiness. As the evening morphs into a soul-baring session, each woman is coaxed into shedding light on the hidden corners of their lives, unearthing secrets and aspirations that were long buried under the rubble of routine. The reunion unravels a shared thread of burden, responsibility, and a simmering dissatisfaction with where their life choices have led them. In this bittersweet comedy, they collectively seek wisdom and guidance from one another, hoping to rekindle the lost spark and reignite their passion for life. "A Touch of Grey" is a poignant exploration of the eternal question - can we truly have it all and still be genuinely happy? It is a compelling journey that delves into the heart of self-discovery, friendship, and the delicate balance of life's many shades. This narrative is a reminder that amidst the rush of life, the touch of grey is but a reminder of the vibrant palette that once was, and still can be.

A Touch of Grey is a comedy movie featuring Maria del Mar and directed by Sandra Feldman.

It is possible to buy A Touch of Grey on Vudu.