The Lotus Eaters(1993)
"A Coming Of Age Movie Where What's Coming Of Age Is An Entire Era"
The Lotus Eaters Synopsis
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.
The Lotus Eaters (1993) is a drama and comedy film directed by Paul Shapiro, released on September 12, 1993 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Tara Frederick, Aloka McLean, R.H. Thomson and Sheila McCarthy. Viewers rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Shapiro
- Writers:
- Peggy Thompson
- Cinematographer:
- Thomas Burstyn
- Composer:
- John Sereda
- Production:
- Malofilm Productions Inc., Mortimer And Ogilvy Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Lotus Eaters Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tara Frederick
as Cleo Kingswood
Aloka McLean
as Zoe Kingswood
R.H. Thomson
as Hal Kingswood
Sheila McCarthy
as Diana Kingswood
Andrea Libman
as Jo Spittle
- Tony Dakota
Tony Dakota
as Geoffrey
- Jacques Hubert
Jacques Hubert
as Mr. Ralston
Frances Hyland
as Flora Kingswood
- Suzie Payne
Suzie Payne
as Miss Oliffe
- Simon Webb
Simon Webb
as Rev Winter
Patti Allan
as Miss Storey
Paul Soles
as Tobias Spittle
Key crew
Directed by Paul Shapiro, written by Peggy Thompson.
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The Lotus Eaters Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Lotus Eaters – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Lotus Eaters online?
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Who stars in The Lotus Eaters?
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The main cast of The Lotus Eaters (1993) includes Tara Frederick, Aloka McLean, R.H. Thomson, Sheila McCarthy and Andrea Libman. The film was directed by Paul Shapiro. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Lotus Eaters released?
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The Lotus Eaters was released on September 12, 1993 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is The Lotus Eaters worth watching?
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The Lotus Eaters (1993) holds an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.