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Plot

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):
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