A fabulous furry nature writer, a repressed behavioral scientist, an adult wild child and a beautiful schemer comprise a bizarre romantic quadrangle in this strenuously quirky comedy about civilization, basic instincts and the games lovers play. Taunted because of her hirsutism (think JoJo the dog-faced boy), 12-year-old Lila Jute retreated into the woods and filled her hours by recording her thoughts. The adult Lila's (Patricia Arquette) scribbling eventually makes her a best-selling author (popular with those who prefer nature at second hand) and she decides to reenter the domesticated world, driven by a hunger for the company of men. A little rusty in the dating s...
Released:
2002
Rated:
R
Length:
96 mins