Carried Away

A quiet, contemplative drama about desire and consequence, unfolding slowly in a rural setting with a bittersweet, melancholic tone.

Directed by

Bruno Barreto

Genres

Drama, Romance

Starring

Dennis Hopper, Amy Irving, Amy Locane

Tagline

A story of first loves and last chances.

Overview

Based on Jim Harrison's book, "Farmer". 47-year-old Joseph Svenden lives on the family farm with his dying mother and teaches at a two room schoolhouse with Rosealee, his lover and his best friend's widow. Joseph, who lacks a college degree, learns that he will lose his teaching job at the end of the year when the school district expands into his town. Meanwhile, he is seduced by 17-year-old Catherine, a new student in his class. His affair with Catherine and losing his teaching job forces Joseph to take a look at his previously dull life and to decide how he wants to live the rest of it.

How it feels

Melancholic, romantic, earnest and tense. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Identity, love, family, aging

Content

Strong sexual content. Mild language. No violence or gore.

Note

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