because they convince you of the reality of their characters but because they handle their assignments with such unbridled, comic, actressy enthusiasm.” Variety said, the "cast is outstanding with Kidder giving full performance. However, it is basically Potts’ film as the runaway wife who’s tired of her husband’s immature attitude.” Accolades Heartaches was nominated for eleven Genie Awards, winning for Lead Actress for Margot Kidder, Foreign Actress for Annie Potts, and Original Screenplay for Terence Heffernan. References External links 1981 films 1980s female buddy films 1980s buddy comedy films Canadian romantic comedy films 1981 romantic comedy films English-language Canadian films Films directed by Donald Shebib Films shot in Georgia (U.S. state) Films shot in Toronto Films set in Toronto 1980s road movies Films about abortion 1980s English-language films 1980s Canadian films