Carried Away (1996)
A story of first loves and last chances.
Starring Dennis Hopper, Amy Irving, Amy Locane
Directed by Bruno Barreto
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.
Runtime: 109 min.
Rating: 6.0
DVD
Languages: English
Genres: Drama,Romance
Keywords: secret,passion,widow,farm,teacher,relationship,attraction
Cast
Joseph Svenden
Rosealee Henson
Catherine Wheeler
Joseph's Mother
Major Nathan Wheeler
Doctor Evans
Robert Henson
Lily Henson
Beverly
School Board Man
Charlotte
Marie
Frank