Paradise (1991)
Release Year: 1991
Nation: United States
Alternative Title: Memorias del paraíso, Paraíso, Sommerparadies, Paradeisos, Földi paradicsom
Director: Mary Agnes Donoghue
Writer: Jean-Loup Hubert, Mary Agnes Donoghue
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Scott Kroopf, Patrick J. Palmer
Executive_Producer: Robert W. Cort, Ted Field, Jean-François Lepetit
Companies: Grand Highway Productions, Interscope Communications, Touchstone Pictures, Touchwood Pacific Partners 1
Genre: Drama
Budget: 34.000.000
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
Similar:
Keywords
Keywords: child care, grief, relationship problems, remake, summer, woman director
Story
In 'Paradise,' a young couple, Lily (Melanie Griffith) and Ben Reed (Don Johnson), are struggling with grief after losing their child in an accident. The couple separates as they cannot cope with their loss. Meanwhile, Lily moves to the country with her friend Jane (Kathy Baker) who offers her to take care of her 10-year-old nephew Willard Young (Elijah Wood) for the summer. Despite his young age, Willard is wise beyond his years and has a profound effect on Lily's life. Throughout the summer, Willard helps Lily rediscover her love for life, her passion for painting, and ultimately reconnects her with Ben, leading them to potentially rekindle their relationship.
Summary
'Paradise' is a poignant drama directed by Mary Agnes Donoghue in 1991. The film revolves around the themes of grief, loss, and redemption, following the story of Lily and Ben Reed as they navigate through their personal tragedy. Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson, who were married at the time, play the lead roles with a young Elijah Wood appearing in a notable supporting role. The movie is a heartwarming exploration of how love, family, and unexpected connections can help us heal from our deepest wounds.
