Cherish (2002)

Director:

Finn Taylor

Writer (WGA):

Finn Taylor (written by)

Release Date:

17 January 2003 (South Korea)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Thriller | Mystery

Tagline:

She'd get out more if it wasn't a felony.

Plot:

After a martini-induced rampage, a fantasy-prone young woman is placed under house arrest.

Plot Keywords:

House Arrest | Stalker | 1980s | Character Study | Electronic Bracelet

Awards:

2 nominations

Cast

Brad Hunt	...	D.J.
Robin Tunney	...	Zoe
Liz Phair	...	Brynn
Lindsay Crouse	...	Therapist
Tim Blake Nelson	...	Daly
Kelvin Han Yee	...	Officer Yee
Jason Priestley	...	Andrew
Karena Davis	...	Woman in Bar
Scott Breitenstein	...	Officer Ruiz
Tim Griffin	...	Officer Griffin
Kathleen Stefano	...	Head Prison Guard
Stephen Polk	...	Joyce
Nora Dunn	...	Bell
Ricardo Gil	...	Max
Kenny Kwong	...	Yung

MPAA:

Rated R for language.

Runtime:

99 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

South Korea:15 | Finland:K-11 (video rating) | France:-12 (video rating) | USA:R (certificate #38935) | Canada:A (Ontario)

Filming Locations:

Berkeley, California, USA

Company:

3 Ring Circus Films

Trivia:

This movie was in release for only 21 days

Movie Connections:

References Play Misty for Me (1971)

Soundtrack:

Look Luck

The spirit of independent films

A fine exploration of love and obsession and a woman's journey for identity wrapped in an implausible plot, 'Cherish' is an admirable film full of well-rounded, comedic performances by a mostly unsung cast. Robin Tunney, who some of you may know from the remake of 'The In-Laws', stars as Zoe, a ditzy, confused young woman at the beginning of the film. She defines herself by her pitiful relationships with men, which through plot circumstances I won't reveal, result in her being confined to a seedy apartment somewhere in San Francisco, awaiting trial for a crime she didn't commit. Gradually, she discovers her strength as a woman, both physically and emotionally, through her relationships with her apartment mates, local neighbors, and most significantly with Tim Blake Daly, who portrays the cop who monitors her confinement. Great musical score that comments on the movie's themes, some great comic bits by the supporting cast and excellent direction by Finn Taylor. San Franciscans will snicker at the journey Zoe takes through the city to return to her apartment when she is allowed a day of escape, and some folks may scoff at the rather absurd plot, but I found this to be a very adorable film and recommend it to any film buffs who have grown bored by the usual Hollywood mush.