What begins as an almost farcical contrast between the working class sailor and the rich bitch on her yacht evolves into an engrossing tale of the need for love and companionship that completely changes the power relationships between the characters. What could have been a dreamy fantasy is repeatedly brought back to earth by details of real human psychology: revenge, compassion, hope and betrayal. I've seen this film at least half a dozen times and it always leaves me thinking and wondering. The cinematography is ethereal and the characters are painfully believeable.
Review of Swept Away
