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Plot

The title character, a manic depressive prone to very irrational behavior (Richard Gere), is hospitalized for treatment. While there, the psychiatrist responsible for his rehabilitation (Lena Olin) becomes involved with him and cannot stand to allow his check-out.
MPAA Rating:
PG-13 for language.
Genre(s):
Drama
Run Time:
114min.
Theatrical Release Date:
12/31/1993
DVD Release Date:
01/25/2000
Distributor(s):
No Studio
Director(s):
Themes:
Self-Destructive Romance,Opposites Attract,Doctors and Patients,Mental Illness
Tone:
Bittersweet,Moody,Passionate
Keywords:
concert,craziness,forbidden-love,hospital,manic-depressive,medical-treatment,psychiatry,romance,safety,taboo
Language:
English