The Eclipse(2009)
“If there is life after death - love lives on”
Overview
Michael is a widower who is struggling to adjust to his new role as the sole caretaker of his two children. Still reeling from the death of his wife, he has been plagued by terrifying apparitions. When he volunteers at a local literary festival, he finds himself drawn to Lena, an empathetic author of supernatural fiction. While Lena tries to help Michael with the mystery of his nightmarish visions, she must contend with problems of her own, as she’s being jealously pursued by self-obsessed novelist Nicholas, her one-time lover. As the festival progresses, the three adults’ lives converge and collide.
Director
Conor McPherson
Studio
Treasure Entertainment
Budget
$3M
Cast
Ciarán Hinds
as Michael Farr
Iben Hjejle
as Lena Morelle
Aidan Quinn
as Nicholas Holden
Jim Norton
as Malachy
Éanna Hardwicke
as Thomas Farr
Valerie Spelman
as Jenny Sewell
Billy Roche
as Jim Belton
Donncha Crowley
as Writer
Casper Christensen
as Writer
Jean Law
as Susan Holden
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2009
Runtime
1h 28m
Language
English
Rating
6 / 10
Budget
$3M
Production Companies
Treasure Entertainment • RTÉ • Broadcasting Commission of Ireland
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What is The Eclipse about?▼
Michael is a widower who is struggling to adjust to his new role as the sole caretaker of his two children. Still reeling from the death of his wife, he has been plagued by terrifying apparitions. When he volunteers at a local literary festival, he finds himself drawn to Lena, an empathetic author of supernatural fiction. While Lena tries to help Michael with the mystery of his nightmarish visions, she must contend with problems of her own, as she’s being jealously pursued by self-obsessed novelist Nicholas, her one-time lover. As the festival progresses, the three adults’ lives converge and collide.
Who directed The Eclipse?▼
The Eclipse was directed by Conor McPherson and released in 2009. It is a drama, horror film.
How long is The Eclipse?▼
The Eclipse has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
Who stars in The Eclipse?▼
The cast of The Eclipse includes Ciarán Hinds as Michael Farr, Iben Hjejle as Lena Morelle, Aidan Quinn as Nicholas Holden, Jim Norton as Malachy, Éanna Hardwicke as Thomas Farr and more.
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