You can erase someone from your mind. Getting them out of your heart is another story.|Mar. 19, 2004|USA|108 Min.|R
Genre: Drama;Romance;Science;Fiction
Description: “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” (2004) is a captivating film about love, memories, and second chances. The story follows Joel Barish, who, after a heated argument, learns that his girlfriend, Clementine Kruczynski, has erased all memories of their relationship through a procedure performed by a company called Lacuna. Devastated, Joel decides to undergo the same process to forget her. As he prepares for the procedure, he records a tape detailing their tumultuous relationship.
During the memory-erasure process, Joel relives his memories of Clementine, starting from their last fight and moving backward to happier times. As he reaches the fond moments, he realizes he doesn’t want to forget her. With the help of a mental projection of Clementine, Joel tries to hide her in unrelated memories to preserve her presence. However, the procedure is eventually completed, and Joel wakes up with no recollection of the process.
Meanwhile, Lacuna employee Patrick uses Joel’s memories to try and win over Clementine, while technician Stan and secretary Mary’s personal lives intertwine. When Mary discovers she had a past affair with Lacuna’s boss, Howard, she decides to expose the company’s secrets by sending the erased memories back to all the patients, including Joel and Clementine.
The film explores the complexities of relationships and the enduring nature of love, even when memories fade.
Cast director: Michel Gondry
Cast actor: Jim Carrey, Kate Winslet, Kirsten Dunst, Mark Ruffalo, Elijah Wood, Tom Wilkinson, Jane Adams, David Cross, Deirdre O’Connell, Thomas Jay Ryan
Original name: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind