Upside Down (I) (2012)

Adam and Eden fell in love as teens despite the fact that they live on twinned worlds with gravities that pull in opposite directions. Ten years after a forced separation, Adam sets out on a dangerous quest to reconnect with his love.

Director:

Juan Solanas

Writer:

Juan Solanas

Stars:

Jim Sturgess, Kirsten Dunst, Timothy Spall

Cast

Credited cast:
Kirsten Dunst	...	Eden
Jim Sturgess	...	Adam
Timothy Spall	...	Bob Boruchowitz
Neil Napier	...	Security agent
Jayne Heitmeyer	...	Executive
Agnieshka Wnorowska	...	Ballroom Dancer
Vincent Messina	...	Tommy
Frank M. Ahearn	...	Flynn
James Kidnie	...	Lagavullan
Don Jordan	...	Host
Larry Day
Holly O'Brien	...	Paula
Heidi Hawkins	...	Reporter
John Maclaren	...	Moderator
Nicholas Rose	...	Pablo

Storyline

Adam is a seemingly ordinary guy in a very extraordinary universe. He lives humbly trying to make ends meet, but his romantic spirit holds on to the memory of a girl he loved once upon a time from another world, an inverted affluent world with its own gravity, directly above but beyond reach... a girl named Eden. Their childhood flirtation becomes an impossible love. But when he catches a glimpse of grownup Eden on television, nothing will get in the way of getting her back... Not even the law or science!

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Plot Keywords:

Amnesia | Police | Pomegranate | Orphan | Tango | 

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Taglines:

Two worlds. One future.

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Genres:

Drama | Fantasy | Romance | Sci-Fi

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some violence

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

Canada France

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 May 2013 (France)

Also Known As:

Anamesa se dyo kosmous

Filming Locations:

Montréal, Québec, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

$60,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$28,722 (USA) (15 March 2013)

Gross:

$90,916 (USA) (29 March 2013)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Jouror Productions, Onyx Films, Studio 37

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Emile Hirsch was originally in talks to star.

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Quotes

Adam: Up-top, they always win, And down-below, we always fail.

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Crazy Credits

The title appears in its stylized state at the beginning: "UPSIDE NWOD"

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Connections

References L'homme sans tête (2003)
While looking at stamps given to him by Adam, Bob Boruchowitz notes one as "The Man Without A Head", the translated name of director Juan Solanas' first short film.

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Soundtracks

"Driftwood"
Performed by Aggie

User Reviews

Romantic and Refreshing

The story is basically a new version of Romeo & Juliet. Since the movie has really stunning graphics and unique world setting, my eyes were enjoying catching every details scene by scene. Actors/actresses are good that they made the love story so sweet. I just think the story might has a better ending if more budget was allocated to the film making. I think it is a bit too short right now. When you are going to watch this film, I would advise you to keep your mind open to the story. Don't be too picky about the details of the two universes and their technology. Anyway, The story is so romantic and original, it is worth to watch in the cinema. I feel refreshing after watching the film.