A young boy attempts to convince a woman that he is her dead husband reborn.A young boy attempts to convince a woman that he is her dead husband reborn.A young boy attempts to convince a woman that he is her dead husband reborn.
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- 2 wins & 18 nominations
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Did you know
- TriviaNicole Kidman called this one of her favorites among her filmography. She also believes it's one of the most overlooked and misunderstood films of her career, saying the controversies surrounding the bathtub scene eclipsed the themes of grief and vulnerability in the film.
- GoofsNicole Kidman's hair color changes from reddish to blond several times.
- Quotes
Young Sean: I'm not Sean... because I love you.
Anna: You make no sense.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Nicole Kidman: An American Cinematheque Tribute (2003)
- SoundtracksHappy Birthday
Written by Patty S. Hill & Mildred J. Hill (as Mildred Hill)
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I had heard ALL of the negative reviews and comments on this film but I absolutely adore Nicole Kidman, I knew I'd see this film no matter what people said. I'm SO glad I did.
The story has it's faults. There is no introduction of characters, there's nothing to compare the life of Anna and Sean before to what is happening in the film at the present between Anna and the young Sean and I believe there is a purpose behind that. It could be that the filmmaker wanted to show off Cameron Bright, in the role of young Sean, or it could be that telling that part of the story would hinder the telling of the story in the present. I believe that Nicole Kidman portrayed and gave the audience exactly what her and Sean's relationship meant to her and how it has controlled her all these years. Even at the end you see the pain she is enduring.
I was prepared for the bathtub scene and I have to say that all interaction between young Sean and Anna was very tastefully done. The director put forth a love story. You had to get sucked into it, otherwise you wouldn't get what he was trying to tell.
I would recommend this movie to those who are intellectually inclined. Not to say that you HAVE to be to see it but I think it will be much more appreciated by those who can see past the actual interactions and delve deep into the story being told. If you've ever been in love, a love that encompassed you so deeply, you'll relate to this story for sure.
Even after days of seeing it, I am still intrigued. I actually didn't piece together what occurred at the end until I was walking out of the theatre. Still today I am pondering aspects of it. I'm still feeling poor Anna's pain of loving Sean so much.
Awesome job. I think the young Cameron Bright has a wonderful career ahead of him. He made me believe!
The story has it's faults. There is no introduction of characters, there's nothing to compare the life of Anna and Sean before to what is happening in the film at the present between Anna and the young Sean and I believe there is a purpose behind that. It could be that the filmmaker wanted to show off Cameron Bright, in the role of young Sean, or it could be that telling that part of the story would hinder the telling of the story in the present. I believe that Nicole Kidman portrayed and gave the audience exactly what her and Sean's relationship meant to her and how it has controlled her all these years. Even at the end you see the pain she is enduring.
I was prepared for the bathtub scene and I have to say that all interaction between young Sean and Anna was very tastefully done. The director put forth a love story. You had to get sucked into it, otherwise you wouldn't get what he was trying to tell.
I would recommend this movie to those who are intellectually inclined. Not to say that you HAVE to be to see it but I think it will be much more appreciated by those who can see past the actual interactions and delve deep into the story being told. If you've ever been in love, a love that encompassed you so deeply, you'll relate to this story for sure.
Even after days of seeing it, I am still intrigued. I actually didn't piece together what occurred at the end until I was walking out of the theatre. Still today I am pondering aspects of it. I'm still feeling poor Anna's pain of loving Sean so much.
Awesome job. I think the young Cameron Bright has a wonderful career ahead of him. He made me believe!
- lawwarrior
- Nov 8, 2004
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- Also known as
- Reencarnación
- Filming locations
- 1136 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(Anna's apartment building exteriors)
- Production companies
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Box office
- Budget
- $20,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $5,095,038
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $1,282,000
- Oct 31, 2004
- Gross worldwide
- $23,926,132
- Runtime1 hour 40 minutes
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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