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Rating: 6.60/10 from 206 votes

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The Lotus Eaters

It's 1964 on one of the Gulf Islands off the coast of Vancouver, BC. The Kingswoods - father Hal, mother Diana, late teen-aged daughter Cleo, adolescent daughter Zoe, and Hal's long widowed mother Flora - are one of the leading families of the community. Hal is the principal of the public school. Diana knits goods for sale. They both tend to their small farm on the side, raising a small herd of pigs every year. And the family enjoys many of the activities that most islanders do such as sailing and hanging out on the beach. Beyond Hal and Diana not really understanding what Cleo sees in her boyfriend, Dwayne Spittle, their life seems perfectly and idyllically west coast on the surface.

But underneath that surface bubbles a few problems with which each individual involved doesn't want to deal. The first is a secret which Flora has been hiding for decades which has the potential to estrange her from Hal. And the second manifests itself with the arrival of new native francophone schoolteacher, Montréaler Anne-Marie Andrews who took the job in large part to escape a situation back home, and who her students, including Zoe, love, especially in comparison to the previous teacher, Mr. Austin.

Despite bohemian and progressive Anne-Marie butting heads with staid Hal professionally, they end up embarking on an affair. For Hal, Anne-Marie represents the excitement of the new age that his routine twenty year marriage to Diana is now missing. Being a small island, Hal and Anne-Marie may not be able to hide their secret affair for long, and if they can't, it has the potential to escalate the problems of the Kingswood parents to an irreparable state.

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Play	Title	Artist
	The Lotus Eaters
	Why Do Fools Fall in Love?	Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers: Performer Frankie Lymon: Writer

User reviews

Daniel Parker

1/10

The music in The Lotus Eaters is repetitive and forgettable, making it difficult to distinguish one scene from another based on the soundtrack alone. It lacks variety and fails to create a distinctive atmosphere for the different plot developments, resulting in a monotonous listening experience.

Anthony Moore

6/10

The emotional resonance of the music enhances the audience's connection to the characters, making their dilemmas and choices more impactful.

John Turner

7/10

The soundtrack of The Lotus Eaters perfectly captures the serene and picturesque setting of the Gulf Islands off the coast of Vancouver, BC. The music creates a sense of tranquility and nostalgia that enhances the atmosphere of the film.

Steven Perez

4/10

The soundtrack of The Lotus Eaters feels out of place and disconnected from the setting of the film, failing to evoke the sense of time and place of the 1960s Gulf Islands off the coast of Vancouver. The music choices seem arbitrary and do not enhance the audience's immersion in the story, ultimately detracting from the overall viewing experience.

George Thomas

10/10

The emotional depth and complexity of the characters in The Lotus Eaters are beautifully underscored by the haunting melodies and evocative themes in the soundtrack. Each musical cue enhances the storytelling, bringing out the hidden struggles and desires of the characters in a subtle and poignant way.

Kimberly Martin

6/10

The soundtrack of The Lotus Eaters effectively captures the idyllic and serene setting of a Gulf Islands community in the 1960s.

William Baker

5/10

The music complements the tension and underlying conflicts within the story, adding depth to the characters' emotions and struggles.

Ashley Young

5/10

The soundtrack's blend of folk and contemporary elements mirrors the clash between tradition and modernity that the characters experience in the film.

James Thompson

6/10

The use of traditional instruments and melodies in the soundtrack enhances the sense of place and time, immersing the audience in the era portrayed.

Donald Clark

5/10

Overall, the soundtrack of The Lotus Eaters is a vital component of the film, enriching the storytelling and heightening the overall viewing experience.

David Adams

7/10

The use of subtle instrumentation and haunting vocals in the soundtrack of The Lotus Eaters creates a haunting and ethereal quality that lingers long after the film has ended. The music becomes a character in itself, weaving seamlessly into the narrative and enhancing the overall viewing experience.

William Davis

5/10

The haunting melodies in certain scenes evoke a sense of foreboding, hinting at the secrets and betrayals that unfold among the characters.

Melissa Jackson

4/10

The soundtrack of The Lotus Eaters lacks emotional depth and fails to capture the complexity of the characters' inner struggles and conflicts. The music feels generic and uninspired, missing the opportunity to enhance the storytelling.

Robert Moore

8/10

The emotional depth and complexity of the characters are beautifully complemented by the evocative melodies and harmonies of the soundtrack. Each musical piece adds layers to the story, drawing the audience deeper into the personal struggles and relationships depicted on screen.

Mary Thompson

10/10

The seamless integration of folk and contemporary elements in The Lotus Eaters soundtrack adds a unique and refreshing layer to the film's narrative. The eclectic mix of musical styles mirrors the eclectic mix of personalities and conflicts within the story, creating a rich tapestry of sound that resonates long after the movie ends.

Emily Baker

10/10

The Lotus Eaters soundtrack is a perfect complement to the serene and picturesque setting of the Gulf Islands off the coast of Vancouver, BC. The music captures the essence of the idyllic west coast lifestyle portrayed in the film, creating a soothing and immersive listening experience.

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