Heaven

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

Feb 21 2002 R 1h 37m
Crime, Drama, Romance

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.

Plot

Love, retribution and redemption. Devastated by her husband's death from a drug overdose, Philippa, a British teacher living in Turin, Italy, tries to bring justice to the biggest drug dealer in Turin when the local police ignore her information about him. In building a home-made bomb and setting off a plan that fails miserably, her status changes from young widow to that of a criminal in custody. Young police officer Filipo descends into Philippa's life, changing her bleak outlook on existence into one in search of tranquility among corruption, as they become unlikely soul mates and lovers.

Written by

Krzysztof Kieslowski, Krzysztof Piesiewicz

Directed by

Tom Tykwer

Production Countries

United States of America, United Kingdom, Germany

Production Companies

X Filme Creative Pool, Mirage Enterprises, Miramax

Languages

Italiano, English

Awards

6 wins & 7 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
27,089
Average Rating
6.9 out of 10
Metascore
68
Popularity
NA