The shoes are a great symbol of the conflict between the sisters. Haven't we all at one time or another wanted to be in someone else's shoes? To have their advantages, their good fortune.

In Her Shoes

One of the reasons I wanted Toni to play the part was...she would put on the burden of weight, ... The weight of responsibility that someone feels who literally gave up her own childhood to take care of her sister.

This is the third time I've brought a movie to the Toronto festival,

The potential for conflict of interest is greater today than it's ever been.

The truth is I've always been a fan of hers,