Unfinished Business
“Izzy's Breaking Out and No One Is Going To Stop Her.”
Synopsis
Seventeen year old Izzy Marks lives in Toronto with her divorced mother and finds her life boring and directionless. Meant to be a sequel to Don Owen's acclaimed 1964 film "Nobody Waved Good-bye", "Unfinished Business" looks at life two decades later for Peter and Julie's (Peter Kastner and Julie Biggs) daughter Isabelle "Izzy" Marks (Isabelle Mejias). Curious, funny and intelligent, 17 year old Izzy feels the frustrations of her limiting environment and the pull of a more exciting, larger world. She meets passionate anarchist wannabe Jessie 'Fixit' (Peter Spence) and is quickly drawn into his free living alternative lifestyle. Much to the displeasure of her once free-thinking parents and friends.
Part of the The Marks Family Cycle
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Top Cast
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Isabelle Mejias
Isabelle Marks
Peter Spence
Jessie 'Fixit'
Leslie Toth
Matthew
Julie Biggs
Julie Marks
Chuck Shamata
Carl
Jane Foster
Jackie
Melleny Melody
Larissa / Larry
Peter Kastner
Peter Marks
Ann-Marie MacDonald
Paula
Ann Medina
TV Announcer / Newscaster
Marc Gomes
Cecil
Maggie Huculak
Lyn
Reg Dreger
Ken
Mark Dennis
Terrance
Allegra Fulton
Script Assistant
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 11, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Owen
- Screenplay & Story
- Don Owen
- Original Score
- Patricia Cullen
- Original Title
- Unfinished Business
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB, Zebra Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Owen
Don Owen
Patricia Cullen
Douglas Kiefer
Department Leadership Roster
Don Owen
Writer
Don Owen
Director
Douglas Kiefer
Director of Photography
Patricia Cullen
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Unfinished Business
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What is Unfinished Business about?
Seventeen year old Izzy Marks lives in Toronto with her divorced mother and finds her life boring and directionless. Meant to be a sequel to Don Owen's acclaimed 1964 film "Nobody Waved Good-bye", "Unfinished Business" looks at life two decades later for Peter and Julie's (Peter Kastner and Julie Biggs) daughter Isabelle "Izzy" Marks (Isabelle Mejias). Curious, funny and intelligent, 17 year old Izzy feels the frustrations of her limiting environment and the pull of a more exciting, larger world. She meets passionate anarchist wannabe Jessie 'Fixit' (Peter Spence) and is quickly drawn into his free living alternative lifestyle. Much to the displeasure of her once free-thinking parents and friends.
Who directed Unfinished Business?
Unfinished Business was directed by Don Owen.
Who stars in Unfinished Business?
The principal cast of Unfinished Business includes Isabelle Mejias, Peter Spence, Leslie Toth, Julie Biggs, Chuck Shamata.
When was Unfinished Business released and how long is it?
Unfinished Business was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Unfinished Business?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Unfinished Business was composed by Patricia Cullen.