Haven (I) (2004)

During a weekend, two shady businessmen (Paxton and Dillane) flee to the Cayman Islands to avoid federal prosecution. But their escape ignites a chain reaction that leads a British native (Bloom) to commit a crime that changes the nation.

Director:

Frank E. Flowers

Writer:

Frank E. Flowers

Stars:

Orlando Bloom, Agnes Bruckner, Bill Paxton

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Razaaq Adoti	...	Richie Rich
Orlando Bloom	...	Shy
Agnes Bruckner	...	Pippa Ridley
Joy Bryant	...	Sheila
Bobby Cannavale	...	Lieutenant
Stephen Dillane	...	Mr. Allen
Lee Ingleby	...	Patrick
Anthony Mackie	...	Hammer
Bill Paxton	...	Carl Ridley
Victor Rasuk	...	Fritz
Zoe Saldana	...	Andrea
Robert Wisdom	...	Mr. Sterling
Sarah Carter	...	Chanel
Santiago Cabrera	...	Gene
Caroline Goodall	...	Ms. Claire

Storyline

In Cayman Island, the daughter of a powerful man - Andrea - and the fisherman Shy are in a deep but secret love, hidden from Andrea's parents. When Andrea's father sails in a fish-trip, they have a night of love at Andrea's home; however they sleep and are surprised by the arrival of her family in the morning. Later, Andrea's brother Hammer throws acid on the face of Shy and spends four months in prison. In Miami, the dirty businessman Carl Ridley is chased by Federal agents and escapes with his teenage daughter Pippa to Cayman Island trying to reach his lawyer Mr. Allen. Pippa meets the small time thief Fritz sleeping in her room and he invites her to go a party. Before leaving the condo, Fritz sees Carl counting lots of money. Fritz owes money to the dangerous drug dealer Richie Rich and tells him about the fortune Carl has. Along a Friday 13th night, their lives entwine in a chain of tragic events.

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Plot Keywords:

cayman islands | island | money | british native | drug dealer | 

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Taglines:

Can love survive the fall of paradise?

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Genres:

Crime | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language, drug use, sexual content and some violence

Details

Official Sites:

Yari Film Group [us]

Country:

UK Germany USA Spain

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 October 2006 (Japan)

Also Known As:

Haven - L'enfer au paradis

Filming Locations:

Cayman Islands

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$38,355 (USA) (15 September 2006)

Gross:

$136,823 (USA) (29 September 2006)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Yari Film Group Releasing, El Camino Pictures, Robbie Brenner Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

115 min 99 min (DVD)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Shy: And I'm serious about that bike... Dawg.

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Connections

References Ri¢hie Ri¢h (1982)

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Soundtracks

"Zion Gate"
Written and Performed by Horace Andy
Courtesy of Sanctuary Records Group

User Reviews

Brilliant cultural view

I count myself lucky to have been able to see this movie at the Toronto Film Festival where it premiered. I thought the movie to be a brilliant look at the culture, something we as Americans don't usually see. The acting was wonderful from everyone in it. I enjoyed the way it was edited together, following separate story lines individually, then bringing them together in the end. I was completely surprised that this film was not immediately grabbed up and sent to screens everywhere. Then again, perhaps it was just too deep for some. I had no trouble following the action, although I've heard comments that some people found it confusing. Perhaps they weren't paying attention...

Hopefully without giving anything away for those who haven't seen it yet... I felt so terribly bad for Shy at the end of the movie.

I can't wait for Haven to hit big screens everywhere. I want all my friends to see it! BRAVO to everyone involved in its production.

Pat Grant

UPDATE (Oct. 2006): I see Haven is FINALLY coming to theatres... However I have heard that the movie went through a MAJOR re-edit and is a lot different that the version we saw in Toronto. I'm sorry to hear that. But I will go see it and support it, no matter what. It has a great cast.