Plot
1982 Canadian film by Stuart Gillard
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Why Watch This
"Paradise" captures the bittersweet thrill of a 1980s summer romance against the rugged coastline of British Columbia, blending earnest teen angst with a gentle environmental message. Its authentic period details and understated humor make it a hidden gem for anyone craving nostalgic coming‑of‑age storytelling.
Best For
Teen drama fans, 80s nostalgia lovers, Romantic coming‑of‑age seekers, Canadian cinema enthusiasts, Date night
The CinePearl Take
Phoebe Cates shines with a mix of innocence and quiet defiance, turning a modest script into something memorable. Gillard’s direction lets the sweeping BC scenery become a character, pacing the film leisurely enough to savor each moment of self‑discovery. Though the plot occasionally drifts
Cast & Crew
- Director
- Stuart Gillard
- Cast
- Willie Aames, Yosef Shiloach, Phoebe Cates, Aviva Marks
- Writer
- Stuart Gillard
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- Released
- 02 Apr 1982
- Language
- English
- Country
- Canada
- IMDb
- tt0084469 ↗
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