The Door in the Floor (2004)
The most dangerous secrets are the ones we're afraid to tell ourselves.
The lives of Ted and Marion Cole are thrown into disarray when their two adolescent sons die in a car wreck. Marion withdraws from Ted and Ruth, the couple's daughter. Ted, a well-known writer, hires as his assistant a student named Eddie, who looks oddly similar to one of the Coles' dead sons. The couple separate, and Marion begins an affair with Eddie, while Ted has a dalliance with his neighbor Evelyn.
Cast
- Jeff Bridges - Ted Cole
- Kim Basinger - Marion Cole
- Jon Foster - Eddie O'Hare
- Mimi Rogers - Evelyn Vaughn
- Elle Fanning - Ruth Cole
- Bijou Phillips - Alice
- Larry Pine - Intervistatore
- John Rothman - Minty O'Hare
- Harvey Loomis - Dr. Loomis
- Libby Langdon - donna alla Reception
Screenplay
- John Irving (Novel)
- Tod Williams (Screenplay)
Themes
Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Childish Innocence Lost Forever
Keywords
infidelity, beach, based on novel or book, assistant, innocence, author, writer, summer, older woman younger man relationship, failing marriage, summer job, troubled marriage, hamptons, successful author, children's author
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Door in the Floor about?
- The lives of Ted and Marion Cole are thrown into disarray when their two adolescent sons die in a car wreck. Marion withdraws from Ted and Ruth, the couple's daughter. Ted, a well-known writer, hires as his assistant a student named Eddie, who looks oddly similar to one of the Coles' dead sons. The couple separate, and Marion begins an affair with Eddie, while Ted has a dalliance with his neighbor Evelyn.
- Who directed The Door in the Floor?
- The Door in the Floor was directed by Tod Williams.
- Who stars in The Door in the Floor?
- The Door in the Floor stars Jeff Bridges, Kim Basinger, Jon Foster, Mimi Rogers, Elle Fanning, Bijou Phillips.
- How long is The Door in the Floor?
- The Door in the Floor has a runtime of 1h 51m (111 minutes).
- What genre is The Door in the Floor?
- The Door in the Floor is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of The Door in the Floor?
- The Door in the Floor had a budget of $8M.
- How much did The Door in the Floor gross?
- The Door in the Floor grossed $7M worldwide.
- Where was The Door in the Floor produced?
- The Door in the Floor was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Door in the Floor?
- The themes of The Door in the Floor include: Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Childish Innocence Lost Forever.