The Gates of Eden

A solemn, heartfelt silent drama about love and loss within a rigid community, unfolding with quiet emotional force.

Directed by

John H. Collins

Genres

Drama

Starring

Viola Dana, Augustus Phillips, Bob Walker

Overview

Evelyn and her boyfriend William Bard are members of a small Shaker community. They rock the community one day when they announce that they want to get married and have children, in direct opposition to the Shaker prohibition against marriage and procreating. The Shakers drive the couple out of town, but before she leaves Evelyn gives birth to a daughter, Eve. Shortly afterward Evelyn dies, and the Shakers inform William that their daughter Eve has died also. William leaves town, but vows to take his revenge on the Shakers, whom he blames for the loss of his family.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Family, faith, revenge, grief

Content

No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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