Idle Hours

"For whoever has, to him more shall be given, and he will have an abundance; but whoever does not have, even what he has shall be taken away from him."

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Months after the unexpected death of his wife, an embittered, middle-aged painter flees to a cabin in rural New England where her presence, and more, waits for him.

Director: Stephen Whipple
Genre: Drama

Screenplay

Original Language: en

Themes

Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Deep Grief and Recovery Process, Profound Sadness and Tears, Numbing Grief and the Eternal Winter

Keywords

regret, faith, surreal, beauty, redemption, melancholy, loss, grief, art house, catharsis, masculinity, death of wife, acceptance, existential

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Idle Hours about?
Months after the unexpected death of his wife, an embittered, middle-aged painter flees to a cabin in rural New England where her presence, and more, waits for him.
Who directed Idle Hours?
Idle Hours was directed by Stephen Whipple.
What genre is Idle Hours?
Idle Hours is a Drama film.
What are the themes of Idle Hours?
The themes of Idle Hours include: Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Deep Grief and Recovery Process, Profound Sadness and Tears, Numbing Grief and the Eternal Winter.