Swept Away (2002)
Release Year: 2002
Nation: Italy, United Kingdom
Alternative Title: À la dérive, Travolti dal destino
Director: Guy Ritchie
Writer: Guy Ritchie, Lina Wertmüller
Production & Genre
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Companies: Codi S.p.a., SKA Films, Screen Gems
Genre: Comedy, Comedy Drama, Romance, Romantic Comedy
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Keywords
Keywords: adultery, entitlement, island, remake, romcom, shipwreck, tropical island
Story
A spoiled and arrogant rich woman named Amber finds herself stranded on a deserted island with Giuseppe, the first mate of her husband's private ship during a cruise from Greece to Italy. Initially at odds due to Amber's entitled behavior, they are forced to coexist and eventually form an intimate connection while waiting for rescue.
Summary
Swept Away is a 2002 romantic comedy directed by Guy Ritchie, serving as a remake of the Italian film 'Sedotta e abbandonata'. The movie centers around Amber, a wealthy woman married to Tony, a pharmaceutical kingpin. When they embark on an impromptu cruise, Amber's dissatisfaction leads her to clash with Giuseppe, their first mate. After a storm shipwrecks them on a tropical island, Amber and Giuseppe are left alone, leading to an unexpected romance.
