Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Robin Williams | ... | Chris Nielsen | |
Cuba Gooding Jr. | ... | Albert | |
Annabella Sciorra | ... | Annie Nielsen | |
Max von Sydow | ... | The Tracker | |
Jessica Brooks Grant | ... | Marie Nielsen | |
Josh Paddock | ... | Ian Nielsen | |
Rosalind Chao | ... | Leona | |
Lucinda Jenney | ... | Mrs. Jacobs | |
Maggie McCarthy | ... | Stacey Jacobs | |
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Wilma Bonet | ... | Angie |
Matt Salinger | ... | Reverend Hanley | |
Carin Sprague | ... | Best Friend Cindy | |
June Carryl | ... | Woman in Car Accident (as June Lomena) | |
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Paul P. Card IV | ... | Paramedic |
Werner Herzog | ... | Face |
During a holidays in Switzerland, a young Chris Nielsen meets by chance Annie Collins in a lake when their boats slightly collide. Sharing a snack when they meet a few hours later, Chris and Annie fall in love each other. Marrying quickly, Chris works as pediatrician and Annie as artist painter and art dealer, and they turn in parents of two children, older Ian and elder Marie. But their happy family life torn apart when being Ian and Marie teenagers, a car accident kills both and the nanny who was driving the van where they were. Four years later, Chris and Annie try to restore their life despite the tragedy and celebrate their anniversary when while he returns to home in his car after to end his daily work, Chris witnesses a car accident in a tunnel during a rainy night. Exiting of the car in an attempt to help people, another car crashes against him, hurting severally. Dying in the hospital, Chris turns in a ghost around his house and his recently widowed Annie, trying tell her ... Written by Chockys
I love this movie because it is truly romantic- it shows that love does not just happen in an instant, or at first glance, but is something that you have to commit to and work at. It's not just 'boys meets girl, stuff happens, they get married and live happily ever after' - Annie and Chris have to deal with real adversity and issues, which are shown through numerous flashbacks throughout the film. (ie- Chris being embarrassed to dance, teaching his daughter about death)
You're not supposed to watch this film for the visual effects. They're great, but they're not the point. If you have a short attention span, and are expecting action thrown at you every five seconds, then go watch something else, and don't complain that this film is boring.
This film was very simple and very human. If you want inspiration that REAL love exists (and not that stupid teen movie crap), then I highly recommend it.