Human Nature (2001)
In the Interest of Civilization… Conform.
2001 · R · 1h 36m · Drama, Comedy
Genres: Drama, Comedy
Obsessive scientist Nathan and his lover, the naturalist Lila, discover Puff: a man born and raised in the wild. As Nathan trains the wild man in the civilized ways of the world, Lila fights to preserve the man’s natural state. In the power struggle that ensues, an unusual love triangle emerges.
Director: Michel Gondry
Writers: Charlie Kaufman
Music by: Graeme Revell
Cinematography: Tim Maurice-Jones
Editor: Russell Icke
Box office: $2M · Budget: $6M · Rated 6/10 by 300 viewers
Cast
Tim Robbins as Nathan BronfmanPatricia Arquette as Lila JuteRhys Ifans as PuffMiranda Otto as GabrielleMary Kay Place as Nathan's MotherRobert Forster as Nathan's FatherPeter Dinklage as FrankRosie Perez as LouiseHilary Duff as Young Lila JuteMiguel Sandoval as Wendall the TherapistToby Huss as Puff's FatherKen Magee as Police DetectiveMore like this
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