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How I live now.  Cover Image DVD DVD

How I live now.

Summary:

Set in the near-future UK; Daisy, an American teenager sent to stay with relatives in the English countryside. Initially withdrawn and alienated, she begins to warm up to her charming surroundings, and strikes up a romance with the handsome Edmund. But on the fringes of their idyllic summer days are tense news reports of an escalating conflict in Europe. As the UK falls into a violent, chaotic military state, Daisy finds herself hiding and fighting to survive.

Record details

  • Physical Description: 1 videodisc (101 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Edition: Widescreen edition.
  • Distributor: Los Angeles, CA : Magnolia Home Entertainment, 2014.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Originally released as a motion picture in 2013.
Based on the award winning Young adult novel, "How I live now" by Megan Rosoff.
Speical features: Behind the scenes, AXS TV: A look at How I lie Now, Theatrical trailer.
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Directed by Kevin MacDonald.
Participant or Performer Note:
Tom Holland, Saoirse Ronan, George MacKay, Harley Bird.
Target Audience Note:
Rating: R; for violence, disturbing images, language and some sexuality.
System Details Note:
DVD, widescreen; Dolby; NTSC, region 1.
Language Note:
English dialogue; Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.
Subject: Teenagers > Drama.
Survival > Drama.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Kenton County.

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  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Covington Branch MO (Text) 33126025443734 DVD Available -

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    "Set in the near-future UK, Saoirse Ronan plays Daisy, an American teenager sent to stay with relatives in the English countryside. Initially withdrawn and alienated, she begins to warm up to her charming surroundings, and strikes up a romance with the handsome Edmund (George MacKay). But on the fringes of their idyllic summer days are tense news reports of an escalating conflict in Europe. As the UK falls into a violent, chaotic military state, Daisy finds herself hiding and fighting to survive. Directed by Academy Award® Winner Kevin Macdonald (Marley, The Eagle, State of Play, The Last King of Scotland, Touching the Void). Starring Saoirse Ronan: Academy Award® Nominee (The Host, Hanna, The Way Back, The Lovely Bones, Atonement) and Tom Holland (The Impossible). Based on the Award Winning Young Adult Novel, “How I Live Now,” by Megan Rosoff."
  • Baker & Taylor
    An American teenager is sent to the English countryside to stay with relatives, but soon they begin to struggle as war breaks out.
  • Magnolia Home Entertainment
    Set in the near-future UK, Saoirse Ronan plays Daisy, an American teenager sent to stay with relatives in the English countryside. Initially withdrawn and alienated, she begins to warm up to her charming surroundings, and strikes up a romance with the handsome Edmund (George MacKay). But on the fringes of their idyllic summer days are tense news reports of an escalating conflict in Europe. As the UK falls into a violent, chaotic military state, Daisy finds herself hiding and fighting to survive.

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