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Acts of Love

CARRIED AWAY (1996)

Drama, Romantic | United States

Director: Bruno Barreto

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Rating: 6.3/10

User rating: 8/10
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SYNOPSIS

Joseph Svenden is a middle-aged schoolteacher who lives on a farm with his dying mother. In his simple life there are no excitements, even in long-time relationship with a widow. However, when 17-year old beauty enrolls in his class, Joseph would soon end up in her arms. After that, Joseph is torn between the passion and feeling that he is doing something wrong.

Actors

Writer: Jim Harrison, Ed Jones

Producer: Bruno Barreto, Robert Dattila

RUNTIME: 109 min

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