The Invisible Circus Synopsis & Summary

Synopsis

A young woman trying to better understand the fate of her sister finds herself following in her footsteps in this emotional drama. 18-year-old Phoebe (Jordanna Brewster) has been haunted by the memory of her sister Faith (Cameron Diaz), who died under mysterious circumstances while travelling through Europe several years earlier. Looking for closure, Phoebe decides to retrace her sister's journey in hopes of finding out what happened to her. In the course of her travels through France, Portugal, and the Netherlands, Phoebe crosses paths with Wolf (Christopher Eccleston), Faith's boyfriend, and finds herself falling for the man her sister once loved. Based on the acclaimed novel by Jennifer Egan, The Invisible Circus also features Blythe Danner and Camilla Belle. The film marked the directorial debut for screenwriter Adam Brooks. - Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Movie Info

Theatrical Release Date:
02/01/2001
DVD Release Date:
12/10/2002
Rating:
R
MPAA Reasons:
for sexuality, language and drug content.
Run Time:
92 min.
Distributor(s):
Fine Line
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Themes:
Haunted By the Past, Americans Abroad, Sibling Relationships
Tone:
Elegiac, Bittersweet, Reflective, Wistful, Earnest, Nostalgic
Keywords:
counter-culture, hippie, left-wing, terrorism, underground [counterculture]
Country of Origin:
USA - Limited (02-02-2001)
Language:
English
Status:
DVD