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Overview
Release Date:
16 September 1998 (France) moreTagline:
And what Helen wants, Helen gets.Plot:
A young boy and his sister are drawn into one man's obsessive pursuit of his former lover. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
2 wins & 2 nominations moreUser Comments:
A movie of the mind.. for the mind.. - A review for reflection. moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Rachel Weisz | ... | Helen |
 | Alessandro Nivola | ... | Martin |
 | Luka Petrusic | ... | Honda |
| Labina Mitevska | ... | Smokey |
| Carmen Ejogo | ... | Amber |
| Ben Daniels | ... | Bob |
| Graham Crowden | ... | Old Man |
| Geraldine O'Rawe | ... | Sonja |
| Steve John Shepherd | ... | Sam |
| Phyllida Law | ... | Woman at Hairdresser #1 |
| Mary MacLeod | ... | Woman at Hairdresser #2 |
 | Kenny Doughty | ... | Smokey's Friend |
| Des McAleer | ... | Flowers Salesman |
 | Julian Rivett | ... | Billy |
| Julie Smith | ... | Young Woman |
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Rated R for strong sexuality, violence and language.Parents Guide:
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87 min | Germany:84 min (TV version)Country:
UKColor:
ColorAspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
Iceland:16 | Japan:R-15 | Finland:K-16 | France:-12 | Germany:16 (bw) | Netherlands:16 | Norway:15 | Spain:18 | Switzerland:18 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:18 (canton of Vaud) | UK:18 | USA:R | Singapore:R(A)MOVIEmeter: 
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An excellent movie.. it stirs emotions from the bottom of your soul. Its harsh, yet beautiful use of English scenery and background colours provide a wonderful foundation for the brilliant Rachel Weisz and (an actor I was not previously aware of) Alessandro Nivola. Having watched this movie and read some of the other user comments on this site, I do not believe that Helen was abused by her father as a child. (as was thought by others) The whole storyline pivots around the guilt Helen feels over her fathers death. In fact, guilt is a huge theme within this film - Its influence changes people and that is why it is important to consider each character individually.
Helen, Martin, Honda and Smokey are examples of lives pursued by guilt.
- Martin has suffered in prison for his love of Helen.
- Helen has been torn by the absence of her lover and the death of her father - both of which she feels responsible for.
- The trauma of witnessing his mothers suicide has made young Honda mute, and his sister, Smokey has abandoned all guilt - feeling that there is far worse evil in the world then what she herself has committed.
These four people, isolated within their own worlds, display possible angles of guilt and the extreme effect it has on the mind - and on resulting relationships.
While each movie leaves us to make our own conclusions based on what is presented, I do not believe Helen was abused - the guilt from her relationship with Martin has scarred her and this is why she does not want to be with other men. Unlike Martin or Smokey, Helen hides behind her monotonous life - ignoring all pain and emotion (both of which surface quickly on Martin's return.) I would also like to comment on Luka Petrusic as Honda, who plays an important part but is easily forgotten amongst the drama of the other characters. What begins as a teenage crush turns into a life lesson when Honda is eventually forced into the realisation that he is in over his head with Helen.
Honda brings Helen back to life again. His presence and quiet understanding/love for her is the gateway to her forgiving herself. Their relationship shows the strength of both people; harmed by their past, taught by each other, their meeting and tragic parting truly clears their soul. Being highly interested in the analysis of literacy I was certainly intrigued by this movie.. it can reach you on any level and that is a great part of its gift to the audience.
Finally, congratulations to Rachel Weisz who never ceases to amaze me with her grasp on complicated characters and pure talent.