Summaries

Two lovers engage in a passionate but thwarted romance in this modern adaptation of the classic novel.

In this loose modern adaptation of the classic novel, Cate and her adopted brother Heath grow up together and fall in love once they hit their teens. Her desire to leave the simple life conflicts with his wishes for them to stay at the Heights (their lighthouse home) together. It gets worse when her father dies, leaving everything to Cate's awful older brother Hendrix, who hates Heath. Cate ends up marrying the wealthy Edward, while the bitter Heath becomes a rock star and exacts revenge upon those who mistreated him. Once he and Cate start an affair, tragedy follows.—cupcakes

Details

Keywords
  • remake
  • cheating wife
  • sexually dissatisfied wife
  • mtv
  • adopted brother adoptive sister sex
Genres
  • Drama
  • Romance
  • Musical
Release date Sep 13, 2003
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) PG-13
Countries of origin United States
Official sites arabuloku.com
Language English
Filming locations Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico
Production companies MTV Studios

Box office

Budget $3500000

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 30m
Color Color
Aspect ratio 1.78 : 1

Synopsis

Cate's mother died when she was young and her family took in Heath. Heath and Cate have fallen in love and their lives are set together until Cate and Heath meet some new neighbors (edward and isabel) and Cate's father dies. As they separate they struggle to find each other again as Cate marries another man and Heath becomes a successful musician.

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