Carried Away


1h 53m 1996

Brief Synopsis

Joseph and Rosealee have maintained a relationship of convenience since her husband's death, but the onset of routine over the years has deprived them both of the passion they so eagerly crave. Joseph spends his days educating the local children about the world and all it has to offer, while at night he cares for his terminally ill mother. Rosealee also teaches at the local school and struggles to raise her teenage son alone. Despite her numerous declarations of her love and desire to marry him, Rosealee cannot get through to Joseph, who keeps his emotions locked up in an impenetrable facade. When he and Catherine, a radiant 17 year-old student, embark on a blistering affair, Joseph experiences a degree of passion and vitality he never thought possible. When Rosealee learns of Joseph's clandestine romance, a great deal of soul searching is required for them to mend their relationship, and discover what they have found--the ability to live life to its fullest... and be carried away.

Film Details

Also Known As
Acts of Love
MPAA Rating
Genre
Adaptation
Comedy
Drama
Romance
Release Date
1996
Distribution Company
ALLIANCE RELEASING/FINE LINE/FINE LINE FEATURES; Alliance Releasing; Alliance Releasing; Fine Line Features; First Independent Films; New Line Home Entertainment; Village Roadshow Limited
Location
Dallas, Texas, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 53m

Synopsis

Joseph and Rosealee have maintained a relationship of convenience since her husband's death, but the onset of routine over the years has deprived them both of the passion they so eagerly crave. Joseph spends his days educating the local children about the world and all it has to offer, while at night he cares for his terminally ill mother. Rosealee also teaches at the local school and struggles to raise her teenage son alone. Despite her numerous declarations of her love and desire to marry him, Rosealee cannot get through to Joseph, who keeps his emotions locked up in an impenetrable facade. When he and Catherine, a radiant 17 year-old student, embark on a blistering affair, Joseph experiences a degree of passion and vitality he never thought possible. When Rosealee learns of Joseph's clandestine romance, a great deal of soul searching is required for them to mend their relationship, and discover what they have found--the ability to live life to its fullest... and be carried away.

Film Details

Also Known As
Acts of Love
MPAA Rating
Genre
Adaptation
Comedy
Drama
Romance
Release Date
1996
Distribution Company
ALLIANCE RELEASING/FINE LINE/FINE LINE FEATURES; Alliance Releasing; Alliance Releasing; Fine Line Features; First Independent Films; New Line Home Entertainment; Village Roadshow Limited
Location
Dallas, Texas, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 53m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Limited Release in United States March 29, 1996

Released in United States Spring March 29, 1996

Released in United States on Video September 24, 1996

Released in United States January 1996

Completed shooting early May 1995.

Began shooting late March 1995.

Limited Release in United States March 29, 1996

Released in United States Spring March 29, 1996

Released in United States on Video September 24, 1996

Released in United States January 1996 (Shown at Sundance Film Festival (Premieres) in Park City, Utah January 18-28, 1996.)