The Lotus Eaters (1993)

"A Coming Of Age Movie Where What's Coming Of Age Is An Entire Era"

The Lotus Eaters (1993) poster

Set off the West Coast of Canada in 1965, a hip new teacher with a miniskirt and lots of ideas turns a small town upside down. The soft autumn light of Galiano Island is beautifully rendered in writer/producer Peggy Thompson's The Lotus Eaters, and that's not the only elusive element that this film has captured. In revisiting its particular time and place - the Gulf Islands of the early '60s -Thompson obviously draws on her own family experiences there. For those who share Thompson's love of Gulf Islands magic, the elements she has assembled will feel as familiar as their own childhood blanket. But there are problems at the core of this story about a family's loss of innocence.

Director: Paul Shapiro
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 101 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: John Sereda
Cinematography: Thomas Burstyn
Editing: Susan Shipton
Production: Malofilm Productions Inc., Mortimer And Ogilvy Productions
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Teacher-Student Relationship, School Life and Youth

Keywords

canada, island, pig, boat, mine, teacher, extramarital affair, teenage pregnancy, british columbia, idyllic

More Films by Director: Paul Shapiro
More Films in Genre: Drama, Comedy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Lotus Eaters about?
Set off the West Coast of Canada in 1965, a hip new teacher with a miniskirt and lots of ideas turns a small town upside down. The soft autumn light of Galiano Island is beautifully rendered in writer/producer Peggy Thompson's The Lotus Eaters, and that's not the only elusive element that this film has captured. In revisiting its particular time and place - the Gulf Islands of the early '60s -Thompson obviously draws on her own family experiences there. For those who share Thompson's love of Gulf Islands magic, the elements she has assembled will feel as familiar as their own childhood blanket. But there are problems at the core of this story about a family's loss of innocence.
Who directed The Lotus Eaters?
The Lotus Eaters was directed by Paul Shapiro.
Who stars in The Lotus Eaters?
The Lotus Eaters stars Tara Frederick, Aloka McLean, R.H. Thomson, Sheila McCarthy, Andrea Libman, Tony Dakota.
How long is The Lotus Eaters?
The Lotus Eaters has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
What genre is The Lotus Eaters?
The Lotus Eaters is a Drama, Comedy film.
Where was The Lotus Eaters produced?
The Lotus Eaters was produced in Canada.
What are the themes of The Lotus Eaters?
The themes of The Lotus Eaters include: Teacher-Student Relationship, School Life and Youth.