In the United States and Canada , HBO first broadcast the film on May 29 , 2010 . Roadshow Films released the film theatrically in Australia on August 5 , 2010 after acquiring the rights at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival . The film debuted at eighth position at the box office in its opening weekend , taking $ 169,214
2009 Cannes Film Festival
2009 Cannes Film Festival
The Special Relationship (film)