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Eden

(1998)
R In Theaters 03/27/1998 , 120min.
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Plot & Details

Set in the mid 1960s, this drama follows the difficult relationship between a woman afflicted with multiple sclerosis, her husband -- a prep school teacher -- and one of his students. The story begins as Helen dreams of flying and reaching for something she cannot quite see. She is married to Bill, a loving but rather stern fellow. When not coping with her illness and trying to raise their two children, Helen tutors a student, the idealistic Dave, who though intelligent, does not work hard in school. Dave is secretly infatuated with Helen and dislikes her husband both as a teacher and romantic rival. Meanwhile, Helen continues to feel herself leaving her body at night. This feeling persists until she falls into a coma. Meanwhile Bill and Dave clash over her, not realizing that while her body is inert, her mind and spirit are very much aware of their struggle.
  • MPAA Rating: R
  • Genre(s): Drama,Romance
  • Run Time: 120min.
  • Theatrical Release Date: 03/27/1998
  • DVD Release Date: 10/26/1999
  • Distributor(s): Paramount
  • Director(s): Howard Goldberg
  • Themes: Love Triangles,Living With Disability,Teachers and Students
  • Tone: Bittersweet,Earnest,Elegiac,Poignant
  • Keywords: coma,disease,handicap,husband,infatuation,love,love-triangle,multiple-sclerosis,rival,student,teacher
  • Language: English
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