Synopsis
A repressed philosophy professor, Dr. John Jorissen, is employed at Ridgemont College, a small liberal arts school in the American Midwest. He teaches an introductory course and is writing a book on renowned Dutch philosopher Baruch Spinoza. Haunted by a long-buried transgression and the sudden return of its victim, he descends into a crisis of guilt, desire, and spiritual reckoning.
Ratings
IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes64%
Metacritic53/100
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Paul SchraderWriter
- Paul SchraderDirector
- Eli KeszlerOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Jack HustonJohn Jorrisen
- Sofia BoutellaRebecca Richards
- Daniel ZovattoMiguel Vasque
- Shiloh FernandezClaude
- Dana DelanyGloria
- Bill PullmanMelvyn Jorrisen
- Karl GlusmanBaruch Spinoza
- Jamie AddisonJanine
- Brandon DavisCoach Andrews
- Rufus BurnsRobert
- Jennifer StepanykHospital Nurse
- Davis Lee DeRock Jr.Reverend Visser
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Themes
philosophystalkerdeath of fatherfiancé fiancée relationshiprealtorcollege professorphilosophy professor