Heaven

Heaven

2002 · 96 min · EN · R · 6.4 (230 votes)
Dir. Tom Tykwer · Starring Cate Blanchett, Giovanni Ribisi, Remo Girone, Stefania Rocca, Alessandro Sperduti, Mattia Sbragia · Music Marius Ruhland · Heaven, Hell and Purgatory Collection

When you take justice into your own hands, what are the consequences?

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Cate Blanchett stars as Philippa, a British teacher living in Turin, Italy, who has seen many friends, including her husband, fall victim to drug overdoses. Philippa has repeatedly contacted the police with information about Turin's biggest drug dealer but, complicit in his dealings, they have completely ignored her. So Philippa decides to dole out her own form of justice with a homemade bomb -- setting her off on a journey from young widow to fugitive on the run.

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A raw, unflinching look at a woman pushed to her limits. It's a slow-burn descent into darkness, fueled by loss and a desperate search for justice. Expect emotional weight and a palpable sense of dread.

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