Truly Madly Deeply (1990)

A woman dealing with inconsolable grief over the death of her partner gets another chance when he returns to earth as a ghost.

Director:

Anthony Minghella

Writer:

Anthony Minghella

Stars:

Juliet Stevenson, Alan Rickman, Jenny Howe

Won 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 16 wins & 7 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Juliet Stevenson	...	Nina
Jenny Howe	...	Burge
Carolyn Choa	...	Translator
Bill Paterson	...	Sandy
Christopher Rozycki	...	Titus
Keith Bartlett	...	Plumber
David Ryall	...	George
Stella Maris	...	Maura
Ian Hawkes	...	Harry
Deborah Findlay	...	Claire
Alan Rickman	...	Jamie
Vania Vilers	...	Frenchman
Arturo Venegas	...	Roberto
Richard Syms	...	Symonds
Michael Maloney	...	Mark

Storyline

Once upon a time there were two people in love, their names were Nina and Jamie. They were even happy enough to be able to live happily ever after, (not often the case) and then Jamie died. Nina is left with a house full of rats and handymen, a job teaching foreigners English and an ache that fills the night sky.

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Plot Keywords:

ghost | videotape | loss of loved one | grief | love | 

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Taglines:

A romantic comedy about finding love when it's least expected!

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Fantasy | Music | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for mature theme and mild language

Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 May 1991 (USA)

Also Known As:

Amor eterno

Filming Locations:

England, UK

Box Office

Gross USA:

$1,554,742

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Lionheart, Winston

Technical Specs

Runtime:

106 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Terry Molloy was cut out of this film.

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Quotes

Nina: I am like someone who carries their loved one on their shoulder.

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Connections

Referenced in Boston Legal: Son of the Defender (2007)

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Soundtracks

The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore
Composed by Bob Crewe & Bob Gaudio
Arranged by Barrington Pheloung
Sung by Alan Rickman and Juliet Stevenson

User Reviews

A lovely examination of grief and grieving.

A nice look at what it means to lose someone, and to be the lost as well. All too often (as in the treacly "Ghost") we are treated to a fantasy version of love and loss, where you get to have your cake (looking fab in that graveside outfit) and eat it too (dead person is wonderfully available as he guides you to your next, even better for you, love). Here, we see a woman who cannot let go, who is so paralyzed with grief she cannot live the life left to her. The man she lost untimely loves her so dearly he returns, not to take up where they left off (which is all she asks), but to guide her back into life, life he can never have again. What makes this movie admirable is the deft and sensitive rendering of the act of letting go, from both the point of view of the lost and the living.