Jacob Elordi stars as young Leonard Fife in film

Richard Gere and Paul Schrader have teamed up again after 45 years for a new film called Oh, Canada. The movie also stars Jacob Elordi and Uma Thurman. It will be released in theaters on March 27. In Oh, Canada, Gere plays Leonard Fife, a documentary filmmaker who is struggling with cancer. He agrees to an interview to reflect on his life. Leonard is confined to a wheelchair in his Montreal home, looking very different from the charming character he played in 1980's American Gigolo. Despite his illness, Leonard’s sharp humor is still present. He often jokes about the filmmakers, calling them "the Mr. and Mrs. Ken Burns of Canada." He is more focused on confronting personal challenges than on his career achievements. Through flashbacks, we see a younger Leonard, played by Elordi, fleeing personal issues and draft obligations by moving to Canada, where he begins his filmmaking journey. The film dives into themes of memory and self-examination, often blurring the lines between reality and imagination. Schrader uses various techniques, like switching film styles and overlapping characters, to enhance the story. Gere's performance is noted for its emotional depth, as he embodies a man grappling with his own identity. Oh, Canada is based on the novel Foregone by Russell Banks. It explores existential questions relevant not just to Leonard but to an entire generation. Schrader reflects on his own experiences and mortality, making this a deeply personal project. The film raises important questions about legacy and remembrance as Leonard reviews his life, wondering if he’ll be remembered as a great filmmaker or simply a failed husband and father.