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Love & Human Remains

  • 19931993
  • RR
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
2.6K
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Love & Human Remains (1993)
  • Comedy
  • Drama
Set in a dreary urban landscape of Edmonton, LOVE AND HUMAN REMAINS is a dark comedy about a group of twentysomethings looking for love and meaning in the '90s. The film focuses on roommates... Read allSet in a dreary urban landscape of Edmonton, LOVE AND HUMAN REMAINS is a dark comedy about a group of twentysomethings looking for love and meaning in the '90s. The film focuses on roommates David, a gay waiter who has has given up on his acting career, and Candy, a book reviewer... Read allSet in a dreary urban landscape of Edmonton, LOVE AND HUMAN REMAINS is a dark comedy about a group of twentysomethings looking for love and meaning in the '90s. The film focuses on roommates David, a gay waiter who has has given up on his acting career, and Candy, a book reviewer who is also David's ex-lover. David and Candy's lives are entangled with those of David's... Read all
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
2.6K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Denys Arcand
  • Writer
    • Brad Fraser(play "Unidentified Human Remains and the True Nature of Love")
  • Stars
    • Thomas Gibson
    • Ruth Marshall
    • Cameron Bancroft
Top credits
  • Director
    • Denys Arcand
  • Writer
    • Brad Fraser(play "Unidentified Human Remains and the True Nature of Love")
  • Stars
    • Thomas Gibson
    • Ruth Marshall
    • Cameron Bancroft
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 18User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations

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    Thomas Gibson
    Thomas Gibson
    • Davidas David
    Ruth Marshall
    Ruth Marshall
    • Candyas Candy
    Cameron Bancroft
    Cameron Bancroft
    • Bernieas Bernie
    Mia Kirshner
    Mia Kirshner
    • Benitaas Benita
    Joanne Vannicola
    Joanne Vannicola
    • Jerrias Jerri
    Matthew Ferguson
    Matthew Ferguson
    • Kaneas Kane
    Rick Roberts
    Rick Roberts
    • Robertas Robert
    Aidan Devine
    Aidan Devine
    • Salas Sal
    • (as Aidan Devin)
    Robert Higden
    Robert Higden
    • The Editoras The Editor
    Sylvain Morin
    • The Drag Queenas The Drag Queen
    Ben Watt
    • The Native Boyas The Native Boy
    Karen Young
    • The Singeras The Singer
    Serge Houde
    Serge Houde
    • The Cowboyas The Cowboy
    Alex Wylding
    • The First Victimas The First Victim
    Polly Shannon
    Polly Shannon
    • The Second Victimas The Second Victim
    Annie Juneau
    Annie Juneau
    • The Third Victimas The Third Victim
    Maurice Podbrey
    • The Theater Directoras The Theater Director
    Geneviève Angers
    Geneviève Angers
    • Director
      • Denys Arcand
    • Writer
      • Brad Fraser(play "Unidentified Human Remains and the True Nature of Love") (screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    Set in a dreary urban landscape of Edmonton, LOVE AND HUMAN REMAINS is a dark comedy about a group of twentysomethings looking for love and meaning in the '90s. The film focuses on roommates David, a gay waiter who has has given up on his acting career, and Candy, a book reviewer who is also David's ex-lover. David and Candy's lives are entangled with those of David's friends (a busboy, a psychic dominatrix, and a misogynistic civil-servant) and Candy's dates (a male bartender and a lesbian schoolteacher). Meanwhile, a serial killer menaces the concrete and asphalt neighbourhood in which David and Candy live. —Michael Stewart
    • lesbian
    • dominatrix
    • gay
    • sex
    • lesbianism
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    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for strong sexual content, language, violence and some drug use
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Based on the play entitled "unidentified human remains and the true nature of love"
    • Quotes

      Candy: I want more than just sex.

      David: That's why God invented television.

    • Crazy credits
      Credits scroll from right to left.
    • Alternate versions
      Originally rated "NC-17", some sex was trimmed to be re-rated "R".
    • Connections
      Features One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)
    • Soundtracks
      Can't Help Falling In Love
      Written by Hugo Peretti, Luigi Creatore and George David Weiss

      Performed by Karen Young

    User reviews18

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Brilliant! Unexpected twists and interesting relationships.
    Once again, I am amazed that Thomas Gibson did not come to the head of the pack earlier in his career. In this film, Gibson once again demonstrates his ability to grasp a character regardless of sexuality, social status or nationality. Gibson plays a very convincing gay male of the late 20th Century. Tender yet not effeminate, afraid of the basic tenets of love, Gibson's character touches a variety of emotions. Also worthy of praise is Cameron Bancroft's performance. His need to be the heterosexual conqueror as opposed to his best friend's "homosexual conquests" provides dynamics for the relationship that are in many ways unexpected. Bancroft and Gibson's chemistry is apparent from the first scene they appear in together. There are many "panels" in this quilt. From gay relationships to straight relationships; from heterosexual relationships to the exploration of lesbian love; this film travels across the broad spectrum of sexuality while having the story of a serial killer at its core. My only regret is that it took 6 years since its release before I discovered this movie! I look forward to seeing it again and highly recommend it to any fan of Bancroft, Gibson or Director Denys Arcand.
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    • primus21
    • Sep 28, 1999

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 23, 1995 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • Sony Pictures Classics
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Love and Human Remains
    • Filming locations
      • Montréal, Québec, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Atlantis Films
      • First Choice Films
      • Max Films Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $542,985
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $28,280
      • Jun 4, 1995
    • Gross worldwide
      • $542,985
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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