Candy
Director: Neil Armfield
Actors: Heath Ledger, Abbie Cornish, Geoffrey Rush
PlotDan and Candy are a young couple deeply in love, united by their shared passion and artistic dreams. Dan, an aspiring poet, and Candy, an art student, live an idyllic yet wild life, where their intense relationship flourishes amidst a backdrop of creativity and romance. However, their bond soon descends into turbulence as they both become increasingly addicted to heroin. As the drug begins to dominate their lives, their love is tested through a series of highs and lows. They find themselves struggling to balance their desire for each other with their overwhelming dependency.
Their downward spiral accelerates when their addiction starts to dictate their behaviors and decisions. Dan and Candy engage in risky and desperate actions to support their habit, driving wedges between them and the lives they once knew. Their love is constantly challenged by financial strains, deteriorating health, and the devastating impact of heroin. As their situation becomes more dire, they are forced to confront the harsh realities of their addiction and its repercussions.
Writers: Luke Davies, Neil Armfield
Release Date: 25 May 2006
Runtime: 108 min
Rating: R
Country: Australia
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Candy offers haunting performances by Ledger and Cornish in a tragic love story, though it sacrifices depth for an artful, dreamy portrayal of addiction.
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