Summary
Jackie and Eugene are joined by a mystical wind tunnel which enables them to speak across a 500-mile desert. Believed by the Indians to be an omen of good luck, the wind inspires both characters to face their fears and follow their hearts.
Good for
- Date night
- Family movie night
- Friends night
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Audiences like it more than critics (+34)
Critics 22Audiences 56GoodWatch 38
Tomatometer22%
IMDb5.6
Running time
1 h 36 min
Shorter than most dramas, −13 min on the typical 109
typical 10996Half of all dramas run 98–125 min.
Released
1994
September 1, 1994
32 years ago
Genres
DramaMysteryRomanceLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
United States
Rated
- NRUnited States
Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.
What's in it
- ViolenceMild
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesMild
Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking13 of 13
Heather GrahamJackie
Michael A. NicklesEugene
Jack KehlerEugene's Father
Grace ZabriskieJackie's Mother
Nick SearcySweaty Man- JHJessica HamiltonYoung Jackie
Kay ParkerAlluring Woman- RDRuss DevanLittle Branch Bartender
Adam AntEccentric Venezuelan- KLK. Louise MiddletonVenezuelan Wife
Monique ParentWoman in Booth
Suanne SpokeSwinging Woman- ABAlan B. SamuelsSwinging Man
Directing · 4
- Michael A. Nickles Director, Writer
- David A. Weiner Second Assistant Director
- Cameron Macrae First Assistant Director, Production Manager
- Linda Jones Script Supervisor
Production · 5
- Kevin Morris Executive Producer
- Scott Stephens Producer
- Jeanne McCarthy Casting
- Damian Ganczewski Production Coordinator
- Christine A. Sacani Supervising Producer
Camera · 1
- Denis Maloney Director of Photography
Editing · 2
- Ellen Goldwasser Editor
- Paul Schramm First Assistant Editor
Sound · 9
- James McVay Original Music Composer
- Brad Stephenson Sound Designer
- Alan B. Samuels Sound Mixer
- Jason S. Johnston Boom Operator
- Brad Bryan Boom Operator
- Paul Edwards Foley Recording Engineer
Art · 5
- Philip Schofield Production Design
- Terrell L. Moore Set Dresser
- Kelly Kordosky Set Dresser
- Mary Hulick Art Direction
- Amy Womack Storyboard Artist
Costume & Make-Up · 3
- Sabrina Castrucci Hairstylist
- Jennifer M. Galicia Costumer
- Suzanne Niederhoff Makeup Artist
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