A couple undergo a procedure to erase each other from their memories when their relationship turns sour, but it is only through the process of loss that they discover what they had to begin with.
A man, Joel Barish, heartbroken that his girlfriend Clementine underwent a procedure to erase him from her memory, decides to do the same. However, as he watches his memories of her fade away, he realizes that he still loves her, and may be too late to correct his mistake.
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In the credits there appears the line "Leksell Sterotactic System courtesy of Electra Intstruments"; this is the bizarre-looking head gear for brain surgery.
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Goofs
Revealing mistakes:
When Clementine goes to Joel's building foyer, and meets Joel's neighbor (the "McRomance" guy), the actor waiting to walk into the scene is reflected in the door.
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Quotes
[first lines]
Joel:
[voice over]
random thoughts for Valentine's day, 2004. Today is a holiday invented by greeting card companies to make people feel like crap. See more »
Crazy Credits
The credits are right justified, versus the usual center justified credits.
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"Everybody's Got To Learn Sometimes"
Written by James Warren Performed by Beck Beck appears courtesy of Geffen Records Produced by Beck and Jon BrionSee more »