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Enduring Love is a 2004 psychological thriller film directed by Roger Michell and written by Joe Penhall. It is based on the 1997 novel of the same name by Ian McEwan. The film stars Daniel Craig, Rhys Ifans, Samantha Morton, Bill Nighy, Susan Lynch and Corin Redgrave.
Enduring Love was released in the United Kingdom on 26 November 2004, by Pathé. Reviews were mixed.
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Plot
As Joe and his girlfriend Claire picnic in the Oxfordshire countryside, a hot air balloon descends into the field. The pilot catches his leg in the anchor rope, while the only passenger, his grandson, is too scared to jump out.
Joe and three other men rush to help. As they grab the basket the wind gusts, and the balloon and rescuers are airborne. The rescuers drop safely to the ground, apart from one, who falls to his death. Joe goes to check his body, with fellow rescuer Jed. The balloon lands safely, the boy unscathed.
Recalling the events over dinner with Claire and friends Robin and Rachel, Joe reveals the impact the incident has had on him.
Days later, Joe, feeling guilty, imagines ways he could have saved the man. One day, Jed phones and asks him to come outside to discuss what happened. Joe looks out of the window and sees Jed standing across the road, staring up at Joe's window. Joe is reluctant, but Jed promises that he will leave Joe alone after he talks to him. After Jed makes some comments that make Joe uneasy, and he tells Jed to leave him alone.
