The Door in the Floor (2004)

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Synopsis of The Door in the Floor

Tod Williams served as both director and screenwriter for this drama, adapted from a portion of John Irving's novel A Widow for One Year. Ted and Marion Cole (Jeff Bridges and Kim Basinger) are a couple whose marriage is on the verge of collapse. After their two teenage sons died in an auto accident, Marion fell into a deep depression from which she has never fully emerged. Meanwhile, Ted has drifted into repeated infidelity, his most recent mistress being the sexually ravenous Mrs. Vaughn (Mimi Rogers), and neither Ted nor Marion are willing or able to devote their full attention to their surviving daughter, Ruth (Elle Fanning). Ted, a successful author of books for children, hires Eddie (Jon Foster), a bright 16-year-old prep-school student, to help him edit his latest manuscript. But Ted is fully aware that Eddie bears a striking resemblance to one of his late sons -- and that this would have a powerful effect on Marion. Eddie quickly develops a strong attraction to his employer's beautiful wife, and Marion, torn between grief and desire, draws him into a sexual relationship that brings the family's many emotional crises to the breaking point. The Door in the Floor also features Bijou Phillips and Louis Arcella. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

111 mins

Complete Cast of The Door in the Floor

Director(s):

Tod Williams

Writer(s):

Tod Williams

Producer(s):

Ted Hope, Anne Carey, Michael Corrente

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

R(Nudity, Sexual Situations, Not For Children, Adult Situations)

Categories:

Drama

• 2004 - Boston Society of Film Critics - Best Actress - Runner-up
• 2004 - National Board of Review - Special Recognition for Excellence in Filmmaking

Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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