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Restless

  • 20112011
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
18K
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Restless (2011)
The story of a terminally ill teenage girl who falls for a boy who likes to attend funerals and their encounters with the ghost of a Japanese kamikaze pilot from WWII.
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The story of a terminally ill teenage girl who falls for a boy who likes to attend funerals and their encounters with the ghost of a Japanese kamikaze pilot from WWII.The story of a terminally ill teenage girl who falls for a boy who likes to attend funerals and their encounters with the ghost of a Japanese kamikaze pilot from WWII.The story of a terminally ill teenage girl who falls for a boy who likes to attend funerals and their encounters with the ghost of a Japanese kamikaze pilot from WWII.

IMDb RATING
6.7/10
18K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Gus Van Sant
  • Writer
    • Jason Lew
  • Stars
    • Mia Wasikowska
    • Henry Hopper
    • Ryô Kase
Top credits
  • Director
    • Gus Van Sant
  • Writer
    • Jason Lew
  • Stars
    • Mia Wasikowska
    • Henry Hopper
    • Ryô Kase
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 32User reviews
    • 156Critic reviews
    • 47Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Gus Van Sant in Restless (2011)
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    Henry Hopper and Mia Wasikowska in Restless (2011)
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    Ryô Kase in Restless (2011)
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    Henry Hopper and Mia Wasikowska in Restless (2011)
    Ryô Kase and Henry Hopper in Restless (2011)
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    Henry Hopper and Mia Wasikowska in Restless (2011)

    Top cast

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    Mia Wasikowska
    Mia Wasikowska
    • Annabel Cottonas Annabel Cotton
    Henry Hopper
    Henry Hopper
    • Enoch Braeas Enoch Brae
    Ryô Kase
    Ryô Kase
    • Hiroshi Takahashias Hiroshi Takahashi
    Schuyler Fisk
    Schuyler Fisk
    • Elizabeth Cottonas Elizabeth Cotton
    Lusia Strus
    Lusia Strus
    • Rachel Cottonas Rachel Cotton
    Jane Adams
    Jane Adams
    • Mabelas Mabel
    Paul Parson
    • Edwardas Edward
    Thomas M. Lauderdale
    • Ministeras Minister
    • (as Thomas Lauderdale)
    Christopher D. Harder
    Christopher D. Harder
    • Funeral Directoras Funeral Director
    Morgan Lee
    Morgan Lee
    • Driveras Driver
    Kenneth L. Peterson
    • CT Technicianas CT Technician
    William J. Eggleston
    • X-Ray Technicianas X-Ray Technician
    • (as William Eggleston)
    Chin Han
    Chin Han
    • Dr. Leeas Dr. Lee
    Jhon Goodwin
    Jhon Goodwin
    • Nurse Goodwinas Nurse Goodwin
    • (as John Goodwin)
    Kelleen Crawford
    • Nurse Lauraas Nurse Laura
    Meg Chamberlain
    • Suzetteas Suzette
    Sotirios Bakouros
    • Ianas Ian
    Victor Morris
    Victor Morris
    • Josephas Joseph
    • Director
      • Gus Van Sant
    • Writer
      • Jason Lew
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    Storyline

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    Annabel is a terminally ill cancer patient and is quietly awaiting her death spending her time studying nature. Enoch is struggling to recover from the death of his parents and spends his time attending funerals with his only friend - a ghost named Hiroshi who was a WWII Japanese kamikaze pilot. Just as Annabel's sister is trying to cope with Annabel's impending death, Annabel and Enoch fall in love. They both finally have a reason to live, but is it too late to have a life together? —napierslogs
    • halloween costume
    • pilot costume
    • trick or treating
    • geisha costume
    • japanese
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Who do you live for?
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for thematic elements and brief sensuality
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The movie's first-time screenwriter Jason Lew and (co-producer) Bryce Dallas Howard attended New York University together and it was there that Lew first wrote the story as a play. Howard, who had acted in plays with Lew, got a peek at the story and encouraged him to write it as a screenplay.
    • Goofs
      Hiroshi Takahashi says he died as a kamikaze pilot in 1941 but kamikaze tactics by Japan only began in late 1944.
    • Quotes

      Hiroshi Takahashi: As I write this letter, the ocean breeze feels cool on my skin. That very ocean is soon to be my grave. They tell me I will die a hero. That the safety and honor of my country will be the reward for my sacrifice. I pray they are right. My only regret in life is never telling you how I feel. I wish I were back home. I wish I were holding your hand. I wish I were telling you that I have loved you, and only you, since I was a boy. But I'm not. I see now that death is easy. It is love that is hard. As my plane dives, I will not see the face of my enemies. I will instead see your eyes, like black rocks frozen in rainwater. They tell us that we must scream, "Banzai," as we plunge into our target. I will instead whisper your name. And in death, as in life, I will remain forever yours.

    • Alternate versions
      On home video, the movie was also released as a silent version, shot specifically by Van Sant during principal photography. This version is about 15 minutes shorter than the theatrical release.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Estrenos Críticos: Mientras Duermes, Contagio, Sin Salida (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Two of Us
      Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney

      Performed by The Beatles

      Courtesy of Capitol Records LLC

      Under license from EMI Film & Television Music

    User reviews32

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Sad, funny, quirky and romantic! (Love in the face of Death)
    Gus Van Sant rarely makes bad movies. I've liked him him since 'My Own Private Idaho', and who can forget masterpieces like 'Good Will Hunting' and 'Milk'? With a gloomy premise involving a cancer-stricken girl (who's going to witness death) and a recently-out-of-coma funeral-crashing guy (who nearly witnesses death), people might lose interest in the beginning itself. But, it's a beautiful movie which explores love, life and death, and challenges our ideas surrounding death.

    Many may find the movie slow, unconventional and hollow... But, it really worked for me. It's sad, funny, quirky and romantic! All the three lead actors, Mia Wasikowska, Henry Hopper and Ryo Kase fit their roles very well. Mia Wasikowska is an incredible young actress who has been part of wonderful movies like 'The Kids Are All Right", 'Jane Eyre' and 'Albert' Nobbs'.

    Starting with Beatles' "Two of Us", and with the addition of one of my favourite French songs ("Je ne veux pas travailler") in the background score, it makes me love the movie even more...

    I loved the character of the Japanese Kamikaze Ghost, and his character summarizes the movie well.
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    • Mar 23, 2012

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 6, 2011 (Egypt)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Untitled Gus Van Sant Project
    • Filming locations
      • Oregon, USA
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Imagine Entertainment
      • 360 Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $8,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $163,265
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $15,467
      • Sep 18, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,518,012
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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