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: You didn't fucking scar me, you scarred her. You live with that. You live with that.

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Connections

References Ri¢hie Ri¢h (1982)

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Soundtracks

"Clouds"
Written by Erik Colvin, Christian Doscher, Cynthia Mittweg and Clive Tucker
Performed by Neuromance
Courtesy of Neuromance

User Reviews

Haven is one stylishly cool flick!

I saw this when it was screened at the Toronto Film Festival, and thought that it was brilliant. The style of the film is original and beautiful. The dialogue was great, the characters, create, and the feeling of chaos and tragedy effective. It's really unfortunate that Flowers is having such trouble trying to distribute the film; it is a genuine indie gem.

With a great soundtrack, cinematography (absolutely brilliant), acting (big names too), and archetypal tragic theme, I am continually surprised that Haven hasn't been picked up by anyone. Though I haven't seen it in nearly two years, its beauty and surprisingly honest (un-hollywoodised) story and characters have stuck with me. If this movie goes unreleased and remains unseen, it will be a great loss.