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Big Eden (2000)

PG_13  118 min  -  Drama | Romance
7.4
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Big Eden is a small, fictional northwestern Montana town.

Director:

Thomas Bezucha
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Arye Gross ...
Eric Schweig ...
Tim DeKay ...
Louise Fletcher ...
George Coe ...
Nan Martin Nan Martin ...
O'Neal Compton ...
Corinne Bohrer ...
Veanne Cox ...
Douglas Sebern ...
Parker Livingston Parker Livingston ...
Cody Wayne Cody Wayne ...
Josie Adams ...
Becky Rudolph
Mark Twogood Mark Twogood ...
Christopher Kendra Christopher Kendra ...
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Storyline

Big Eden is a tiny fictional town in northwestern Montana, as Preston Sturges or Frank Capra might have envisioned it. Timber and Cowboy country. This is the story of Henry Hart, a successful New York Artist, who returns to the town of his childhood to care for the ailing grandfather who raised him. Back in Big Eden, Henry must come to terms with his relationship to Dean Stewart, his best friend from high School, as well as the object of his unrequited love. All these years Henry has been pining for a dream image of Dean from back then. This is also the story of Pike Dexter, the shy, unassuming Native American owner of the town's general store, who is as surprised as anyone to find himself falling in love with Henry. The people of Big Eden conspire and attempt to bring Henry and Pike together. Written by Anonymous  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Montana | Native American | Gay Friend | Gay Kiss | Gay Couple  | See more »

Taglines:

A Small Miracle

Genres:

Drama | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some mature thematic material See all certifications »
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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Also Known As:

De Volta ao Paraíso See more »

Filming Locations:

Apgar Village, Montana, USA See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$512,451 (USA) (14 December 2001)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Chaiken Films See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Brazil:  | USA: (DVD)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Quotes

Jim Soams: There's so few nice surprises in life. Seems to me that it'd be kind of a shame to squander one of them, don't ya think?
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Connections

References Casablanca (1942) See more »

Soundtracks

"Something About What Happens When We Talk"
Written by Lucinda Williams
Performed by Lucinda Williams
Courtesy of Elektra Entertainment
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